Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa | No tags | ||||
Itapemirim + Águia Branca | Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa | No tags | ||||
Itapemirim + Águia Branca | Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa | No tags | ||||
Rota Transportes + Itapemirim | Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa | No tags |
Get from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa
The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and João Pessoa?
Stops in Rio de Janeiro
- AAvenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
- B
Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Corredor BRT Transcarioca - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - C
Rodoviária
Terminal Padre Henrique Otte, 8851 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - D
Av. Pedro Calmon
Av. Pedro Calmon, 102 , Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-485, Brazil
Stops in João Pessoa
- A
Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
R. Francisco Londres, 144 - Varadouro, João Pessoa - PB, 58010-150
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa by bus
What is the distance between Rio de Janeiro and João Pessoa?
Rio de Janeiro and João Pessoa are 1973 km (1223 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa?
Buses departing from Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro will take you to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa in João Pessoa.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $148To 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 João Pessoa, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $148 to $269 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-11-26.
