Bus and Coach from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria or Auto Viação Catarinense for the next days.

today

£13

tomorrow

£10

Monday

£8

Tuesday

£8

Wednesday

£12

Thursday

£8

Friday

£9

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	4h 55m	13:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	17:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 20/06/2026 13:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/06/2026 17:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	23:50	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£15	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 20/06/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/06/2026 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	09:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	15:05	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 20/06/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/06/2026 15:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Primar Turismo	9h 30m	02:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	11:30	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	Premium Economy	£21	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 20/06/2026 02:00:00 to Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/06/2026 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	01:30	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	07:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£23	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 20/06/2026 01:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro via Taubaté, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Pássaro Marron
  
  7h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:45
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  12:00
  
  Taubaté
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Pássaro Marron goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 21/06/2026 10:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Taubaté (Brazil) arriving at 21/06/2026 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- Viação Sampaio
  
  5h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:45
  
  Taubaté
  Central Coach Station
  
  17:45
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, Taubaté (Brazil) at 21/06/2026 12:45:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/06/2026 17:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 45m	12:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	17:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£10	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 21/06/2026 12:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/06/2026 17:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Viação Sampaio	4h 55m	13:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	17:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 21/06/2026 13:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/06/2026 17:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	23:50	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 21/06/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/06/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Nordeste	5h 25m	10:20	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	15:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£23	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 21/06/2026 10:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/06/2026 15:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 10m	09:45	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	16:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£29	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 21/06/2026 09:45:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/06/2026 16:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 40m	17:10	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	22:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£8	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 22/06/2026 17:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/06/2026 22:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Viação UTIL	6h 1m	23:59	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	06:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£10	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 22/06/2026 23:59:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/06/2026 06:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	09:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	15:05	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 22/06/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/06/2026 15:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	23:50	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 22/06/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/06/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	01:30	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	07:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£23	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 22/06/2026 01:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/06/2026 07:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 45m	12:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	17:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£8	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 23/06/2026 12:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/06/2026 17:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	09:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	15:05	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 23/06/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/06/2026 15:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	23:50	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 23/06/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/06/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Primar Turismo	9h 30m	02:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	11:30	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	Premium Economy	£21	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 23/06/2026 02:00:00 to Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/06/2026 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	01:30	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	07:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£23	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 23/06/2026 01:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/06/2026 07:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	07:30	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	13:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£12	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 24/06/2026 07:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/06/2026 13:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	09:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	15:05	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 24/06/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/06/2026 15:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	23:50	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 24/06/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/06/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	01:30	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	07:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£23	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 24/06/2026 01:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/06/2026 07:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 10m	09:45	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	16:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£29	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 24/06/2026 09:45:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/06/2026 16:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro via Taubaté, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Pássaro Marron
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  16:40
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  17:35
  
  Taubaté
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Pássaro Marron goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 22/06/2026 16:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Taubaté (Brazil) arriving at 22/06/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
- Viação Sampaio
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  17:55
  
  Taubaté
  Central Coach Station
  
  22:50
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, Taubaté (Brazil) at 22/06/2026 17:55:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/06/2026 22:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 45m	12:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	17:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£8	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 25/06/2026 12:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/06/2026 17:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	09:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	15:05	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£16	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 25/06/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/06/2026 15:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	23:50	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 25/06/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/06/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Primar Turismo	9h 30m	02:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	11:30	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	Basic	£21	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 25/06/2026 02:00:00 to Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/06/2026 11:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 10m	09:45	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	16:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£27	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 25/06/2026 09:45:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/06/2026 16:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 40m	17:10	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	22:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£9	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 26/06/2026 17:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/06/2026 22:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	09:00	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	15:05	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 26/06/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/06/2026 15:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	23:50	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 26/06/2026 23:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 27/06/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	01:30	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	07:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£23	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 26/06/2026 01:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/06/2026 07:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 10m	09:45	São José dos Campos	Central Coach Station	16:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£29	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 26/06/2026 09:45:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/06/2026 16:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro is £8 on 29/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 122 daily coaches from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 92 daily coaches between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 276 coaches from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro, with 39 offers.

Facts about coaches from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria and Auto Viação Catarinense that travel 109 times every day by bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Coach	01:30
Latest Coach	23:58
Daily Bus Connections	109 Ø
Distance	275.4 km
Coach Companies	Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria, Auto Viação Catarinense, Expresso Nordeste, Primar Turismo, Expresso Notável and Viação UTIL

Cheapest coach connections from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 109 buses from 7 coach companies leave São José dos Campos for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/06

Tuesday 16/06

Wednesday 17/06

Thursday 18/06

Friday 19/06

Saturday 20/06

£15

Sunday 21/06

£18

Monday 22/06

£13

Tuesday 23/06

£12

Wednesday 24/06

£13

Thursday 25/06

£12

Friday 26/06

£15

Saturday 27/06

£8

Sunday 28/06

£10

Monday 29/06

£8

Tuesday 30/06

£9

Wednesday 01/07

£15

Thursday 02/07

£8

Friday 03/07

£15

Saturday 04/07

£15

Sunday 05/07

£15

Monday 06/07

£15

Tuesday 07/07

£15

Wednesday 08/07

£15

Thursday 09/07

£15

Friday 10/07

£15

Saturday 11/07

£15

Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £8, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £9.

How to save money travelling from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro, 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 São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro.

Central Coach Station

R. Itororó 2221

Posto da Gruta Gas Station

Praça Altamira Bus Stop

Shopping Colinas Bus Stop

UNIP

Rod. Pres. Dutra, km 157 5

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Coach Station

Rua São José 35

Rodoviária Manilha

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro? Or which bus companies serve the route São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a São José dos Campos - Rio de Janeiro coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the São José dos Campos - Rio de Janeiro bus trip is available from £8 and takes 5h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

The connection São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £58. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the São José dos Campos - Rio de Janeiro route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro is offered by roughly 109 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos take?

The quickest coach from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro is provided by Viação Sampaio and takes 4h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from São José dos Campos at 01:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from São José dos Campos at 23:58. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the São José dos Campos - Rio de Janeiro route?

Passengers looking to travel from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro can travel with Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria and Auto Viação Catarinense. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria and Auto Viação Catarinense.

What can I take with me on the bus to Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the São José dos Campos Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the São José dos Campos Rio de Janeiro bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 109 daily trips between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to São José dos Campos and to Rio de Janeiro

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to São José dos Campos and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!