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Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

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, Viação UTIL or Gipsyy for the next days.
today
from $40
tomorrow
from $17
Friday
from $16
Saturday
from $22
Sunday
from $22
Monday
from $30
Tuesday
from $23

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Sampaio
    8h 5m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    7:05 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $40
  • Viação Sampaio
    8h 5m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    7:05 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $41
  • Viação Sampaio
    8h 5m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    7:05 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $41
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:30 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $44
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:30 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP via São Vicente, SP, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      10h 21m
      0
      11:59 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      8:20 AM
      São Vicente, SP
      Av. Capitão-Mor Aguiar Bus Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Business
      $28
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • Buser
      0h 10m
      0
      10:10 AM
      São Vicente, SP
      Rotatória do Sest Senat
      10:20 AM
      Santos, SP
      José Menino
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      $2
    Travel time is 2h 51m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:30 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $17
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:30 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $17
  • Gipsyy
    7h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:30 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $19
  • Viação Sampaio
    8h 5m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    7:05 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $21
  • Gipsyy
    9h 5m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    6:35 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Buser
    8h 40m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    BRS 1,6: Saens Peña II Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Santos, SP
    Rua Pio XII 40 Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $16
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:30 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $18
  • Viação Sampaio
    8h 15m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:15 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $19
  • Viação Sampaio
    8h 5m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    7:05 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $19
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:30 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gipsyy
    9h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Gipsyy
    8h 55m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Viação Sampaio
    9h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • Viação Sampaio
    8h 55m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • Viação UTIL
    9h 5m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    6:35 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Sampaio
    9h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Viação Sampaio
    9h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Viação UTIL
    8h 45m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    12:15 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Gipsyy
    8h 45m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    12:15 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • Viação UTIL
    8h 45m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    12:15 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação UTIL
    9h 5m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    6:35 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $30
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 46m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    7:45 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Business
    $30
  • Gipsyy
    9h 5m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    6:35 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $31
  • Viação Sampaio
    9h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $31
  • Viação Sampaio
    8h 5m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    7:05 AM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Praia Grande, SP to Rio de Janeiro via Santos, SP, you can save more than $26? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 87%
      0h 40m
      0 mi
      7:30 AM
      Praia Grande, SP
      Terminal Tude Bastos
      8:10 AM
      Santos, SP
      Bus Station
      215 mi
      Rio de Janeiro
      Basic
      $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Sampaio
    9h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • Viação Sampaio
    9h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • Gipsyy
    9h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $24
  • Gipsyy
    9h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:55 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $25
  • Viação UTIL
    9h 5m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    6:35 PM
    Santos, SP
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $27

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 129 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 66 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 318 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP, with 146 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy that travel 96 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 $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 96 Ø
Distance 209.3 miles
Bus Companies Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL, Gipsyy and Buser

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Every day, 96 buses from 4 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 04/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
$40
Thursday 04/24
$17
Friday 04/25
$18
Saturday 04/26
$22
Sunday 04/27
$22
Monday 04/28
$31
Tuesday 04/29
$26
Wednesday 04/30
$42
Thursday 05/01
$46
Friday 05/02
$17
Saturday 05/03
$17
Sunday 05/04
$69
Monday 05/05
$31
Tuesday 05/06
$23
Wednesday 05/07
$20
Thursday 05/08
$21
Friday 05/09
$17
Saturday 05/10
$19
Sunday 05/11
$16
Monday 05/12
$25
Tuesday 05/13
$20
Wednesday 05/14
$19
Thursday 05/15
$17
Friday 05/16
$17
Saturday 05/17

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 $16, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP from our users.

Viação UTIL from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Viação UTIL

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação UTIL bus route Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:35 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 38 Ø
Found on 4/23/2025

Viação Sampaio from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Viação Sampaio

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Sampaio bus route Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 8h 5m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 44 Ø
Found on 4/23/2025

Gipsyy from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Gipsyy

Here you will find the key facts about the Gipsyy bus route Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 4/21/2025

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.

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 Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP.

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 $16 and takes 8h 40m 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 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $91. 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 96 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 $45. 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, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy. 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, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy.

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
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

Business
Business

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

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