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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Nova Friburgoby bus, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Nova Friburgo by bus, car, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Praça Ruão to Duque de Caxias – Shopping Centerbus bus 121T
    2. Take the bus from Duque de Caxias – Shopping Center to Nova Friburgo - Sulbus bus Campo Grande
    4h 8m

  2. Subway, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Santa Cruz to Olímpica de Engenho de Dentrosubway subway Santa Cruz
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Nova Friburgo – Sulbus bus Rio / ...
    6h 33m
    R$77–131

  3. Drive 182.7 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Nova Friburgocar car 182.7 km
    2h 42m
    R$96–138

  4. Bus via Rio de Janeiro

    1. Take the bus from Estação Santa Cruz :: Sul to Bicalhobus bus 388 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Nova Friburgo – Sulbus bus Rio / ...
    5h 16m
    R$108–170

Santa Cruz to Nova Friburgo by bus

Calendar112Weekly Buses
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 185.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, Brazil and Nova Friburgo, Brazil?

You can take a bus from Praça Ruão to Nova Friburgo - Sul via Duque de Caxias – Shopping Center in around 4h 8m.

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