Which bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Reunidas Paulista, Viação Penha or Primar Turismo. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Reunidas Paulista | 10h 0m | 20:00 | Rio de Janeiro | Bus Station do Rio | 06:00 | São Carlos, SP | Central Bus Station | Basic | £26 |
A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Viação Penha | 16h 10m | 11:00 | Rio de Janeiro | Bus Station do Rio | 03:10 | São Carlos, SP | Central Bus Station | Basic | £31 |
A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
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| Viação Penha | 12h 10m | 11:00 | Rio de Janeiro | Bus Station do Rio | 23:10 | São Carlos, SP | Central Bus Station | Basic | £31 |
A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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| Viação Penha | 14h 20m | 11:00 | Rio de Janeiro | Bus Station do Rio | 01:20 | São Carlos, SP | Central Bus Station | Basic | £31 |
A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Primar Turismo | 11h 25m | 18:30 | Rio de Janeiro | Hotel Golden Park | 05:55 | São Carlos, SP | Central Bus Station | Premium Economy | £23 |
A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Reunidas Paulista | 10h 0m | 20:00 | Rio de Janeiro | Bus Station do Rio | 06:00 | São Carlos, SP | Central Bus Station | Basic | £26 |
A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Reunidas Paulista | 10h 0m | 20:00 | Rio de Janeiro | Bus Station do Rio | 06:00 | São Carlos, SP | Central Bus Station | Premium Economy | £26 |
A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP is £16 on 11/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos, SP?
All facts for Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Reunidas Paulista, Viação Penha and Primar Turismo that travel daily 4 times by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP in one click. Book your Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP bus ticket starting from £16!
| Cheapest Bus | £16 |
| Fastest Bus | 10h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 11:00 |
| Latest Coach | 20:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 4 Ø |
| Distance | 489.1 km |
| Coach Companies | Reunidas Paulista, Viação Penha and Primar Turismo |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP?
Every day, 4 buses from 3 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São Carlos, SP. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP
How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP
Book the ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos, SP
Here is a map with all coach stations in Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos, SP. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
All you need to know when you travel by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.
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