According to 11 reviews, Viação Sampaio received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Viação Sampaio ticket prices on this trip start at US$10
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 1475 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Catarinense ticket prices on this trip start at US$26
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 643 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Util ticket prices on this trip start at US$15
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 302 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expresso Nordeste ticket prices on this trip start at US$37
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 7 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Transportes Santa Maria ticket prices on this trip start at US$60
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 66 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Primar ticket prices on this trip start at US$26
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BUSX ticket prices on this trip start at US$19
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 172 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Itapemirim ticket prices on this trip start at US$29
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 277 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expresso do Sul ticket prices on this trip start at US$34
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 1740 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Autoviação 1001 ticket prices on this trip start at US$34
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 460 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Viação Penha ticket prices on this trip start at US$37
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 79 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Viação Rio Doce ticket prices on this trip start at US$28
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 15 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Viação Brisa ticket prices on this trip start at US$27
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 32 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the power outlets. Cidade do Aço ticket prices on this trip start at US$33
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Paraibuna ticket prices on this trip start at US$23
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 10357 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$11
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 522 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Águia Branca ticket prices on this trip start at US$27
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 65 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expresso Adamantina ticket prices on this trip start at US$19
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Viação Kaissara Suzantur ticket prices on this trip start at US$27
Viação Sampaio Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos recent customer reviews
Due to night rush hour Rio traffic, we were about 90 minutes later than the estimated time, which isn't Viaçao's fault though they could plan those delays into the time because it's happened before.
3 out of 5 stars
Caroline A E.
Freezing in a bus 6 hours long! Why so much air conditioning???
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - São José dos Campos
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).
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.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
31/08
US$29
01/09
US$19
Today
US$26
03/09
US$15
04/09
US$14
05/09
US$18
06/09
US$14
07/09
US$14
The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos was searched and found on 7 Sept 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$60 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 2025-09-07.
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.
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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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