Bus from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Passaro Marron + Nordeste Transportes
Bus
GRU Aeroporto de Guarulhos T2/T3
Novo RioCheapest
UTILBus
Guarulhos (Terminal)
Novo RioFastest
Transportes Santa MariaBus
Guarulhos (Terminal)
Novo RioNo tags
SampaioBus
Guarulhos (Terminal)
Novo RioNo tags
UTILBus
Guarulhos (Terminal)
Novo RioNo tags

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Get from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
10h 45mAverage Duration
340 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro start from $26. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

    The average bus travel time from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 340 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by Util.

  3. Which bus companies service the Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Cometa, Util, Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria, BUSX, Passaro Marron, VB Transportes, Airport Bus Service, Airport Bus Express.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

    The earliest bus departs from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

    A bus trip from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Airport Bus Service, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Airport Bus Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Airport Bus Service, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Transportes Santa Maria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-27
$38
11-28
$47
Today
$32
11-30
$32
12-01
$32
12-02
$35
12-03
$34
12-04
$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $87 for a bus ticket from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-30.

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.

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