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What is the best way to travel from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 11 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
5h 15m
$8
$16
172
Car
4h 10m
$12
$12
1
Flight
1h 0m
$107
$142
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just $8 by taking a Bus from Buser, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from $8
tomorrow
from $12
Saturday
from $12
Sunday
from $10
Monday
from $9
Tuesday
from $12
Wednesday
from $13

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Buser
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    8:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Recreio dos Bandeirantes
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $8
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 25m
    0
    11:15 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    2:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    8:35 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    3:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $19
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 0m
    0
    6:00 AM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    7:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $163

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Buser
    6h 5m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    6:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque da Catacumba Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Viação Sampaio
    7h 25m
    0
    1:30 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    8:55 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    $13
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Viação Sampaio
    6h 0m
    0
    12:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $12
  • Buser
    5h 55m
    0
    11:59 PM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    5:54 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Afonso Pena
    0
    Buser
    Economy
    $14
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    3:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $19
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 0m
    0
    6:00 AM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    7:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $107

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Buser
    6h 5m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    6:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque da Catacumba Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $10
  • Expresso Nordeste
    5h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Basic
    $14
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 25m
    0
    10:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    3:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $18
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Basic
    $19
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    5:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    9:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $12

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Viação Sampaio
    6h 0m
    0
    12:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $9
  • Buser
    6h 5m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    6:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque da Catacumba Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Business
    $15
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    3:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $18

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Buser
    6h 5m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    6:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque da Catacumba Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 25m
    0
    4:45 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    10:10 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $18
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    8:55 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $155

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Buser
    5h 55m
    0
    11:59 PM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    5:54 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Afonso Pena
    0
    Buser
    Economy
    $13
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 50m
    0
    7:30 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    1:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $14
  • Viação UTIL
    5h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $15
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20

What are the fastest trips from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas. 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 1h 0m
tomorrow
from 5h 40m
Saturday
from 1h 0m
Sunday
from 4h 10m
Monday
from 5h 40m
Tuesday
from 1h 5m
Wednesday
from 5h 40m

    Fastest Flights today

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 0m
    0
    6:00 AM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    7:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $163
  • Fastest Buses today

  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 25m
    0
    11:15 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $9
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    3:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $19
  • Buser
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    8:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Recreio dos Bandeirantes
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $8

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    $13
  • Buser
    6h 5m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    6:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque da Catacumba Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    3:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $23

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 0m
    0
    6:00 AM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    7:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $107
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20
  • Buser
    5h 55m
    0
    11:59 PM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    5:54 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Afonso Pena
    0
    Buser
    Economy
    $14
  • Viação Sampaio
    6h 0m
    0
    12:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $12
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    3:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $19

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    5:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    9:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $12
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Expresso Nordeste
    5h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Basic
    $14
  • Viação Nordeste
    5h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Nordeste
    Basic
    $20
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 25m
    0
    10:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    3:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $18
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Basic
    $19

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Business
    $15
  • Viação Sampaio
    6h 0m
    0
    12:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $9
  • Buser
    6h 5m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    6:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque da Catacumba Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $10

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    8:55 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $155
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 25m
    0
    4:45 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    10:10 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $18
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Buser
    6h 5m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    6:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque da Catacumba Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $12

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 40m
    0
    12:20 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $20
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 50m
    0
    7:30 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    1:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    $14
  • Viação UTIL
    5h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $15
  • Buser
    5h 55m
    0
    11:59 PM
    São José dos Campos Airport
    São José dos Campos Airport
    5:54 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Afonso Pena
    0
    Buser
    Economy
    $13
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

What are the most popular stations in São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro?

In São José dos Campos, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Praça Altamira Bus Stop or Posto da Gruta Gas Station, while in Rio de Janeiro you will be arriving at Bus Station do Rio, Afonso Pena or Botafogo, 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 Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos? With 5 connections between 11 Bus, Car 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 São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro, you can pay as low as $8 with a Bus from Buser.

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 Gol Linhas Aéreas: you will get to Rio de Janeiro in just 1h 0m.

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 São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro are Buser, Viação Sampaio and Transportes Santa Maria, 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 São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro 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 São José dos Campos Airport or to Bonsucesso, RJ, and look at flights from São José dos Campos Airport, and landing at Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro 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 São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular companies between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro, are Buser, Viação Sampaio and Transportes Santa Maria. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Buser, Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria and 6 more.

Airlines: Gol Linhas Aéreas

All you need to know when you travel from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the trip from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro

How can I reach Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos.

How far is Rio de Janeiro from São José dos Campos?

The distance between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro is 171.2 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between São José dos Campos and Rio de Janeiro?

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 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 47 kgs, and a flight 68 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just $8 by taking a Bus from Buser.

What is the fastest way to get from São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro?

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 Rio de Janeiro in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas.

More routes to São José dos Campos and to Rio de Janeiro

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

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