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 Notável for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$13

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$20

Thursday

$20

Friday

$20

Saturday

$11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	7:30 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Viação Sampaio	4h 55m	1:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 40m	12:05 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 12:05:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 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	$21	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Nordeste	5h 25m	10:20 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	3:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	5h 20m	9:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$13	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Princesa do Norte	5h 25m	3:30 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$14	A Bus from Princesa do Norte goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Viação Sampaio	4h 55m	1:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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	$20	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
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 7/27/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
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 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	7:30 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	12:25 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	6:35 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$30	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Primar Turismo	9h 30m	2:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	Premium Economy	$33	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM to Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	7:30 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 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	$23	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 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 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	1:30 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Business	$39	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	7:30 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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	$23	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 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 7/30/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	12:25 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	6:35 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$30	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Primar Turismo	9h 30m	2:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	Basic	$33	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM to Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	7:30 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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 7/31/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 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	$25	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	1:30 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Business	$39	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 1:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $39 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 $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Pássaro Marron
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:45 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Taubaté
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Pássaro Marron goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 3:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Taubaté (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- Viação Sampaio
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:40 PM
  
  Taubaté
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, Taubaté (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 50m	4:45 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	10:35 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 8/1/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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	Basic	$23	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 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	$24	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Expresso Notável	6h 10m	12:25 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	6:35 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Terminal Rodoviário Padre Henrique Otte	Premium Economy	$30	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 12:25:00 AM to Terminal Rodoviário Padre Henrique Otte, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Primar Turismo	9h 30m	2:00 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	Premium Economy	$33	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM to Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 130 daily buses from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 85 daily coaches between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 287 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 38 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/1/2026 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 Notável that travel 104 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	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes	104 Ø
Distance	171.2 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria, Expresso Notável, Expresso Nordeste, Viação UTIL, Auto Viação Catarinense, Primar Turismo, Viação Penha and Princesa do Norte

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

Every day, 104 buses from 9 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 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$20

Monday 07/27

$20

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$11

Sunday 08/02

$13

Monday 08/03

$11

Tuesday 08/04

$11

Wednesday 08/05

$11

Thursday 08/06

$11

Friday 08/07

$13

Saturday 08/08

$11

Sunday 08/09

$13

Monday 08/10

$11

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

$11

Thursday 08/13

$24

Friday 08/14

$13

Saturday 08/15

$11

Sunday 08/16

$13

Monday 08/17

$11

Tuesday 08/18

$11

Wednesday 08/19

$11

Thursday 08/20

$11

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

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, Saturday 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.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro, with $11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

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.

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 50m 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 9 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $91. 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 104 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 $23. 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 7:00 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 11:58 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 Notável. 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 Notável.

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.

Business

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

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!