How much is the bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba start from $23. 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.

How long is the bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?

The average bus travel time from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba is 12h, covering a distance of 201 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 10m and is operated by Util .

Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Util , Viação Sampaio , Expresso Nordeste , Expresso Adamantina .

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

The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:58pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?

A bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expresso Nordeste , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 311 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Expresso Nordeste has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.8.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expresso Nordeste , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expresso Nordeste , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:10am	Ubatuba - SP	CheapestFastest
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	13h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Catarinense + Passaro Marron	Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	12h 30m	1:30am	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	1:30pm	Novo Rio	12h	1:30am	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Catarinense + Passaro Marron	Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	12h 30m	1:30am	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:10am	Ubatuba - SP	CheapestFastest
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	13h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Catarinense + Passaro Marron	Bus	7:00am	Novo Rio	14h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Nordeste Transportes + Passaro Marron	Bus	10:00am	Novo Rio	11h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Nordeste Transportes + Passaro Marron	Bus	10:00am	Novo Rio	11h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:10am	Ubatuba - SP	CheapestFastest
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	13h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Nordeste Transportes + Passaro Marron	Bus	10:00am	Novo Rio	11h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Nordeste Transportes + Passaro Marron	Bus	10:00am	Novo Rio	11h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	12h	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:10am	Ubatuba - SP	CheapestFastest
Nordeste Transportes + Passaro Marron	Bus	10:00am	Novo Rio	11h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	13h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Nordeste Transportes + Passaro Marron	Bus	10:00am	Novo Rio	11h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	12h	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:10am	Ubatuba - SP	CheapestFastest
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	13h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	12h	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	12h	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	13h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Novo Rio	5h 50m	3:50pm	Ubatuba - SP	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:10am	Ubatuba - SP	Fastest
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	13h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	13h 30m	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags
Sampaio + Passaro Marron	Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	12h	9:30pm	Ubatuba - Terminal Pássaro Marron - SP	No tags

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Get from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12hAverage Duration

201 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Ubatuba?

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A
Novo Rio
Avenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
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B
Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Corredor BRT Transcarioca - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
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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 Ubatuba

A
Rodoviária de Ubatuba
Av. Professor Thomaz Galhardo, 513 - Centro, Ubatuba - SP, 11680-000

Compare bus companies

Util

3.5/5648 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

Based on 17 reviews, Util was rated 3.9 stars for this trip. Util ticket prices on this trip start at $23, with the trip lasting on average 320.

Útil Rio de Janeiro Ubatuba recent customer reviews

It was very nice! It was not a problem that we arrived one hour later, so perfect!

Tessa V.

July 6, 2019

Staff didn’t talk English and never let us know that we arrived to ubatuba. When the bus stop in the finel destination we needed to take 2 buses for 3 hours for ubatuba. Very disappointing.

Shay L.

March 14, 2019

It was raining 🌧 and the bud was on cold air conditioning, got late to ubetoba

Matan V.

March 21, 2022

Viação Sampaio

3.5/5118 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.9

Expresso Nordeste

3.5/5311 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.8

Expresso Adamantina

3/565 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba, SP by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba start from $23. 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.
How long is the bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?
The average bus travel time from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba is 12h, covering a distance of 201 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 10m and is operated by Util.
Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Util, Viação Sampaio, Expresso Nordeste, Expresso Adamantina.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?
The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:58pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?
A bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expresso Nordeste, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 311 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Expresso Nordeste has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expresso Nordeste, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expresso Nordeste, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

11-28

$58

11-29

$41

Today

$58

12-01

$39

12-02

$38

12-03

$43

12-04

$43

12-05

$36

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba, SP was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $36

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 Ubatuba, SP, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $58 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba, SP based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-12-05.