Bus Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP from various bus operators like Viação Sampaio or Viação UTIL for the next days.

today

$47

tomorrow

$47

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$34

Saturday

$41

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação UTIL	9h 15m	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:15 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/7/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Viação Sampaio	9h 25m	12:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:10 PM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/7/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Viação Sampaio	8h 5m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:05 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/7/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Viação Sampaio	9h 25m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:55 PM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$55	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/7/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/7/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	11:59 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:45 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Business	$55	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/7/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP via Santo André, SP, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Santo André, SP
  Prefeito Saladino Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 9:30:00 AM to Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
- Viação Cometa
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Santo André, SP
  Prefeito Saladino Bus Station
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Santos, SP
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 1h 44m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	9h 25m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:55 PM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Viação UTIL	7h 30m	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:30 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Sampaio	8h 5m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:05 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Viação Sampaio	8h 35m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:35 PM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$55	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	11:59 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:45 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Business	$78	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP via Santo André, SP, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Santo André, SP
  Prefeito Saladino Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 9:30:00 AM to Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
- Viação Cometa
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Santo André, SP
  Prefeito Saladino Bus Station
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Santos, SP
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	8h 35m	2:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:05 PM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$34	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Viação Sampaio	8h 5m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:05 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$36	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Viação UTIL	7h 30m	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:30 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$38	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Sampaio	9h 25m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:55 PM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$55	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	11:59 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:45 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Business	$60	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	9h 25m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:55 PM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Viação UTIL	8h 45m	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:45 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$52	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Viação Sampaio	8h 5m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:05 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$53	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	11:59 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:45 AM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Business	$80	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m
Viação Sampaio	9h 20m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:50 PM	Santos, SP	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$84	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP is $21 on 9/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 54 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 27 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 96 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP, with 34 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Compare all providers like Viação Sampaio and Viação UTIL that travel 43 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	43 Ø
Distance	209.3 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Sampaio and Viação UTIL

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Every day, 43 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Santos, SP: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$51

Tuesday 09/08

$55

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$34

Saturday 09/12

$41

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$27

Tuesday 09/15

$21

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$28

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$23

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

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

With a price starting from $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, with $34. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

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 Santos, SP 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 Santos, 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 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP

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

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 das Andradas 45

José Menino

Av. Pres. Wilson 1967

Ponta da Praia

Av. Alm. Saldanha da Gama 192

Porto de Santos

Av. Eng. Augusto Barata - Porto Saboó

Posto Alvorada

Av. Afonso Pena 55

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Santos, SP bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 8h 35m to reach Santos, SP. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $98. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Santos, SP.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP bus route is served by approximately 43 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 Santos, SP take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP is offered by Viação UTIL and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $76. 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 Santos, SP?

The earliest bus arriving in Santos, SP from Rio de Janeiro starts at 7:30 AM. 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 Santos, SP?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Santos, SP starts at 11:59 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 Santos, SP route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, passengers can travel with Viação Sampaio and Viação UTIL. 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 Santos, SP?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP 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 and Viação UTIL.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP 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 Santos, SP 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 Santos, SP 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 Santos, SP on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

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.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Santos, SP

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