What is the cheapest way to get from Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest way to get from Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro is to bus which costs R$ 2 - R$ 5 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro?

The fastest way to get from Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs R$ 40 - R$ 50.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuca and Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from BRS 5,6: Santa Luíza and arriving at BRS 5,I: Praça da República. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Tijuca and Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saens Pena and arriving at Presidente Vargas. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro?

The distance between Tijuca and Rio de Janeiro is 6 km.

How do I travel from Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro without a car?

The best way to get from Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro without a car is to Metrô Rio which takes 11 min and costs R$ 5 - R$ 9.

How long does it take to get from Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro?

The Metrô Rio from Saens Pena to Presidente Vargas takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro bus from?

Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro bus services, operated by Transcarioca, depart from BRS 5,6: Santa Luíza station.

Where do I catch the Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro train from?

Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro train services, operated by Metro Rio, depart from Saens Pena station.

Where does the Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro bus arrive?

Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro bus services, operated by Transcarioca, arrive at BRS 5,I: Praça da República station.

Where does the Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro train arrive?

Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro train services, operated by Metro Rio, arrive at Presidente Vargas station.

Where can I stay near Rio de Janeiro?

There are 9906+ hotels available in Rio de Janeiro.

Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro - 4 ways to travel via Metrô Rio, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Metrô Rio
best
1. Take the subway from Saens Pena to Presidente Vargassubway L1
11 min
R$5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from BRS 5,6: Santa Luíza to BRS 5,I: Praça da Repúblicabus 341 / ...
14 min
R$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tijuca to Rio de Janeirotaxi 6.5 km
6 min
R$40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Tijuca to Rio de Janeirowalk 6.4 km
1h 16m

Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro by bus

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Distance: 5.6 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Metro Rio operates a subway from Saens Pena to Presidente Vargas every 5 minutes. Tickets cost R$5–9 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Transcarioca operates a bus from BRS 5,6: Santa Luíza to BRS 5,I: Praça da República every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 14 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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