Bus Tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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TodayApr 26
from $17
TomorrowApr 27
from $17
MonApr 28
from $16
TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
from $13
ThuMay 1
from $17
FriMay 2
from $15
SatMay 3
from $16

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: São Paulo
    Destination location: Terminal Tietê
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Rodoviária Campo Grande, RJ
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: São Paulo
    Destination location: Terminal Tietê
    Operated by: Aguia BrancaAguia Branca
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: São Paulo
    Destination location: Terminal Tietê
    Operated by: Expresso do SulExpresso do Sul
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: São Paulo
    Destination location: Terminal Tietê
    Operated by: Viação 1001Viação 1001
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: São Paulo
    Destination location: Terminal Tietê
    Operated by: CatarinenseCatarinense
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25
Average bus trip duration6h 30m
Number of daily buses83
Earliest bus departure12:01am
Distance221 miles (356 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/24
$18
04/25
$18
Today
$17
04/27
$17
04/28
$16
04/29
$17
04/30
$13
05/01
$17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $97 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-04-30.

Usually KAISSARA SUZANTUR, AGUIA BRANCA, 1001 will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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