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How to get fromSalta to Rio de Janeiroby plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Salta to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane SLA - GIG
    7h 46m
    R$1,253–2,700

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Ómnibus Posadasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Rodoviário Posadas to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Buenos Aires
    2d 2h
    R$837–1,345

  3. Bus via São Paulo

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Clorindabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clorinda to Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunciónbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Jacareíbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    45h 37m

  4. Drive  2,791.2 km

    1. Drive from Salta to Rio de Janeirocar car 2,791.2 km
    35h 23m
    R$1,414–2,043

  5. Fly Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane SLA - SDU
    11h 20m
    R$1,800–3,100

  6. Bus to Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Pericobus bus
    2. Fly from Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane JUJ - GIG
    10h 51m
    R$1,747–6,070

  7. Bus to Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport, fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Pericobus bus
    2. Fly from Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane JUJ - SDU
    15h 15m
    R$1,642–6,061

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Tucumánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Tucumán to Terminal de Ómnibus de Puerto Iguazúbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Foz do Iguaçu International Bus Station to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    2d 13h
    R$974–1,785

Salta to Rio de Janeiro by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
TicketR$974Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,300.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Salta, Argentina and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Gol Transportes Aéreos, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and JetSMART fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Clorinda, Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción, Tietê Bus Terminal, and Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí in around 45h 37m.

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