Bus Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG from various bus operators like Viação Cometa for the next days.

today

$51

tomorrow

$37

Monday

$37

Tuesday

$51

Wednesday

$36

Thursday

$51

Friday

$53

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG via Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:20 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
- Saritur
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Itajubá, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Saritur goes from Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 PM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Economy	$37	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$53	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 PM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Economy	$37	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG via Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:20 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
- Saritur
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Itajubá, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Saritur goes from Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 PM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Basic	$36	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG via Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:14 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 PM to Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 14m
- Saritur
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Itajubá, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Saritur goes from Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG via Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:14 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 PM to Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 14m
- Saritur
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Itajubá, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Saritur goes from Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Cometa	5h 30m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Itajubá, MG	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$53	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG via Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:14 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 PM to Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 14m
- Saritur
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Itajubá, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Saritur goes from Terminal Rodoviário, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Itajubá, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $23

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Itajubá, MG

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Itajubá, MG are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Itajubá, MG.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 31 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Itajubá, MG, with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/29/2026 costs just $36, from Viação Cometa

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG

Compare all providers like Viação Cometa that travel 5 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	145.9 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Cometa

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Itajubá, MG: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$36

Sunday 07/26

$37

Monday 07/27

$37

Tuesday 07/28

$51

Wednesday 07/29

$36

Thursday 07/30

$51

Friday 07/31

$53

Saturday 08/01

$36

Sunday 08/02

$53

Monday 08/03

$37

Tuesday 08/04

$37

Wednesday 08/05

$36

Thursday 08/06

$51

Friday 08/07

$53

Saturday 08/08

$36

Sunday 08/09

$53

Monday 08/10

$37

Tuesday 08/11

$37

Wednesday 08/12

$36

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG

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

With a price starting from $36, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG, with $36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $51.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG

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 Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG 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 Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG, 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 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Itajubá, MG

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rio de Janeiro and Itajubá, MG.

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Bus Station

Praça Dr. José Braz 1

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG? Or which bus companies serve the route Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Itajubá, MG bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 5h 30m to reach Itajubá, MG. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Itajubá, MG.

On average, how many connections are available from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG each day?

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG is offered by Viação Cometa and takes 5h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $61. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG?

The earliest bus arriving in Itajubá, MG from Rio de Janeiro starts at 8:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Itajubá, MG starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rio de Janeiro Itajubá, MG route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG, passengers can travel with Viação Cometa. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Itajubá, MG?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Itajubá, MG 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 Cometa.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Rio de Janeiro Itajubá, MG 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 traveling 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 Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Itajubá, MG

Basic

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

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Itajubá, MG

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