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Today27 Jun
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Tomorrow28 Jun
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Sun29 Jun
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Mon30 Jun
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Tue1 Jul
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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: Nordeste TransportesNordeste Transportes
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: Transportes Santa MariaTransportes Santa Maria
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: CatarinenseCatarinense
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: Transportes Santa MariaTransportes Santa Maria
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: São José dos Campos
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário São José dos Campos
    Operated by: Nordeste TransportesNordeste Transportes
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$35
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance171 miles
Latest bus departure23:58

Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - São José dos Campos

  1. What's the distance between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos by coach?

    The distance between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos by coach is approximately 172 miles (277 km).

  2. How can I get from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos without driving?

    You can travel to São José dos Campos from Rio de Janeiro by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
25/06
US$19
26/06
US$18
Today
US$22
28/06
US$16
29/06
US$14
30/06
US$14
01/07
US$22
02/07
US$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos was searched and found on 30 Jun 2025 with a price of US$14

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 José dos Campos as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$59 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14, which is on 2025-06-30.

Usually TRANSPORTES SANTA MARIA 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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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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