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What is the best way to travel from Recife to São José do Rio Preto, SP?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to São José do Rio Preto, SP from Recife. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
50h 39m
$99
$140
4
Flight
5h 10m
$132
$252
70

What is the cheapest way to reach São José do Rio Preto, SP from Recife?

You can get to São José do Rio Preto, SP with just $99 by taking a Bus from Gontijo, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from $162
tomorrow
from $122
Friday
from $132
Saturday
from $99
Sunday
from $141
Monday
from $122
Tuesday
from $115

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Gontijo
    51h 3m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    6:03 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $162
  • Gontijo
    55h 57m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    11:27 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $170
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    9h 25m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:50 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $287
  • Azul
    6h 0m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    12:35 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $342
  • Azul
    10h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    6:30 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $387
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    17h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:50 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $439
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 10m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    4:25 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $468

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Gontijo
    50h 39m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    5:39 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $122

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • LATAM Brasil
    6h 35m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    9:25 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $132
  • LATAM Brasil
    8h 0m
    0
    3:00 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    11:00 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $132
  • Azul
    8h 55m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    6:30 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $151
  • Azul
    6h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    6:30 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $151
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    9h 25m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:50 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $256
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Gontijo
    51h 3m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    6:03 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $166

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Gontijo
    50h 39m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    5:39 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $99
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Azul
    7h 55m
    0
    2:05 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    10:00 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $141
  • Azul
    6h 45m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    10:00 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $141
  • LATAM Brasil
    8h 50m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    8:05 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $360
  • LATAM Brasil
    6h 0m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    5:15 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $361
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    17h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:50 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $413

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Azul
    9h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    7:00 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $141
  • Azul
    10h 25m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    7:00 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $142
  • LATAM Brasil
    8h 15m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    8:05 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $147
  • LATAM Brasil
    11h 40m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    4:55 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $149
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    45h 0m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:45 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $300
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Gontijo
    51h 3m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    6:03 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $166

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Gontijo
    50h 39m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    5:39 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $122

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Gontijo
    50h 39m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    5:39 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $115

What are the fastest trips from Recife to São José do Rio Preto, SP?

You can get to São José do Rio Preto, SP from Recife in just 5h 10m with a Flight from LATAM Brasil. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 5h 10m
tomorrow
from 2h 39m
Friday
from 6h 30m
Saturday
from 6h 0m
Sunday
from 8h 15m
Monday
from 2h 39m
Tuesday
from 2h 39m

    Fastest Flights today

  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 10m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    4:25 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $468
  • Azul
    6h 0m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    12:35 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $342
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    9h 25m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:50 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $287
  • Azul
    10h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    6:30 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $387
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    17h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:50 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $439
  • Fastest Buses today

  • Gontijo
    51h 3m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    6:03 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $162
  • Gontijo
    55h 57m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    11:27 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $170

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Gontijo
    50h 39m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    5:39 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $122

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Azul
    6h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    6:30 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $151
  • LATAM Brasil
    6h 35m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    9:25 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $132
  • LATAM Brasil
    8h 0m
    0
    3:00 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    11:00 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $132
  • Azul
    8h 55m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    6:30 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $151
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    9h 25m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:50 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $256
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Gontijo
    51h 3m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    6:03 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $166

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • LATAM Brasil
    6h 0m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    5:15 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $361
  • Azul
    6h 45m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    10:00 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $141
  • Azul
    7h 55m
    0
    2:05 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    10:00 AM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $141
  • LATAM Brasil
    8h 50m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    8:05 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $360
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    17h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:50 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $413
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Gontijo
    50h 39m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    5:39 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $99

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • LATAM Brasil
    8h 15m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    8:05 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $147
  • Azul
    9h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    7:00 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $141
  • Azul
    10h 25m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    7:00 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $142
  • LATAM Brasil
    11h 40m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    4:55 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $149
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    45h 0m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    3:45 PM
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    São José do Rio Preto Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $300
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Gontijo
    51h 3m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    6:03 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $166

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Gontijo
    50h 39m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    5:39 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $122

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Gontijo
    50h 39m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    5:39 PM
    São José do Rio Preto, SP
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $115
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Recife to São José do Rio Preto, SP

What are the most popular stations in Recife and São José do Rio Preto, SP?

In Recife, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station (TIP), Avenida Dantas Barreto, 884 or São José, while in São José do Rio Preto, SP you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Itamarati VIP Room or Cometa VIP Room, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to São José do Rio Preto, SP from Recife? With 5 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Recife and São José do Rio Preto, SP, you can pay as low as $99 with a Bus from Gontijo.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from LATAM Brasil: you will get to São José do Rio Preto, SP in just 5h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Recife and São José do Rio Preto, SP are Gontijo, Azul and LATAM Brasil, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Recife and São José do Rio Preto, SP is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Olinda or to São José do Rio Preto Airport, and look at flights from Recife Airport, and landing at São José do Rio Preto Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Recife to São José do Rio Preto, SP?

The most popular companies between Recife and São José do Rio Preto, SP, are Gontijo, Azul and LATAM Brasil. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Gontijo

Airlines: Azul, LATAM Brasil and Gol Linhas Aéreas

All you need to know when you travel from Recife to São José do Rio Preto, SP

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Recife to São José do Rio Preto, SP. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Recife to São José do Rio Preto, SP

How can I reach São José do Rio Preto, SP from Recife?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to São José do Rio Preto, SP from Recife.

How far is São José do Rio Preto, SP from Recife?

The distance between Recife and São José do Rio Preto, SP is 1,308.2 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Recife and São José do Rio Preto, SP?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 57 kgs of CO2, a train 74 kgs, a car 358 kgs, and a flight 518 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Recife to São José do Rio Preto, SP?

You can get to São José do Rio Preto, SP with just $99 by taking a Bus from Gontijo.

What is the fastest way to get from Recife to São José do Rio Preto, SP?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to São José do Rio Preto, SP in just 5h 10m with a Flight from LATAM Brasil.

More routes to Recife and to São José do Rio Preto, SP

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Recife and to São José do Rio Preto, SP. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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