Bus São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro: Compare prices and save money

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 Expresso Nordeste for the next days.

today

$11

tomorrow

$11

Friday

$13

Saturday

Sunday

$13

Monday

$11

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 45m	12:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Viação Sampaio	5h 40m	5:10 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	10:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	11:50 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	9:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	3:05 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 45m	12:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Viação Sampaio	6h 10m	9:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	3:10 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	9:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	3:05 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	11:50 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$28	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 10m	9:45 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	4:55 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$36	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 9:45:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 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 45m	12:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Viação Sampaio	5h 40m	5:10 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	10:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	9:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	3:05 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	11:50 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	12:50 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$25	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 12:50:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 45m	12:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Viação Sampaio	7h 25m	1:30 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	11:50 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$32	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 55m	7:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$36	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 40m	5:10 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	10:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Viação Sampaio	5h 40m	11:15 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	4:55 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Viação UTIL	6h 1m	11:59 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 5m	9:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	3:05 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	11:50 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

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 95 daily buses from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 50 daily coaches between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 168 buses 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 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/21/2026 costs just $11, from Viação Sampaio

Facts about the bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria and Expresso Nordeste that travel 82 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 $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	82 Ø
Distance	171.2 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria, Expresso Nordeste, Viação UTIL and Auto Viação Catarinense

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

Every day, 82 buses from 5 bus 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 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$11

Thursday 09/10

$11

Friday 09/11

$13

Saturday 09/12

$13

Sunday 09/13

$13

Monday 09/14

$11

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$11

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$13

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$13

Monday 09/21

$11

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$11

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$11

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$11

Saturday 10/03

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 $11, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

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 buses from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

These are the most booked bus companies between São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro from our users.

Viação Sampaio from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Sampaio bus route São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	$11
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Last Bus	11:58 PM
Daily Connections	68 Ø
Found on	8/7/2026

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

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro.

Central Bus 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

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 5h 45m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $113. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

On average, how many connections are available from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 82 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Viação Sampaio and takes 4h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $34. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos starts at 9:00 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 São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from São José dos Campos for Rio de Janeiro 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 São José dos Campos Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria and Expresso Nordeste. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Expresso Nordeste.

What can I take with me on the São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro 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 São José dos Campos Rio de Janeiro 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 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 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 São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

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.

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 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!