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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Rio de Janeiro - Hotel Golden Glória - RJ | Rodoviária de São Carlos | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos | No tags |
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Get from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos
The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos?
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 São Carlos
- A
Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos
R. César Ricomi, 191-289 - Jardim Lutfalla, São Carlos - SP, 13560-510, Brazil
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP by bus
How far is Rio de Janeiro from São Carlos?
The distance between Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos is approximately 492 km (305 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos?
Buses departing from Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro will take you to Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos in São Carlos.
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 São Carlos, SP was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $46To 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 Carlos, SP, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $46 to $73 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-25.
