What is the travel distance from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

The distance between the two cities is 209 miles (337 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?

The majority of buses traveling from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro start their journey at Rodoviária de Guarulhos and wind up at Novo Rio. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Once in Rio de Janeiro, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues, Favelas, The Beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Sugar Loaf and Mosteiro de São Bento.

Bus Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 15m	5:25am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	10:30am	Guarulhos (Terminal)	7h 15m	5:45pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 15m	5:25am	Novo Rio	No tags
Passaro Marron + Nordeste Transportes	Bus	7:00am	GRU Aeroporto de Guarulhos T2/T3	8h 5m	3:05pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Passaro Marron + Nordeste Transportes	Bus	7:00am	GRU Aeroporto de Guarulhos T2/T3	8h 5m	3:05pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Guarulhos (Terminal)	7h 15m	5:45pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Passaro Marron + Catarinense	Bus	8:00am	GRU Aeroporto de Guarulhos T2/T3	8h 55m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 15m	5:25am	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 15m	5:25am	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Guarulhos (Terminal)	7h 15m	5:45pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Passaro Marron + Sampaio	Bus	1:15pm	GRU Aeroporto de Guarulhos T2/T3	8h 10m	9:25pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 15m	5:25am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 15m	5:25am	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Guarulhos (Terminal)	7h 15m	5:45pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 25m	5:35am	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	7h 5m	10:35pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 25m	5:35am	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 15m	5:25am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 15m	5:25am	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Guarulhos (Terminal)	7h 15m	5:45pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 15m	5:25am	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	6h 45m	6:00am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	10:30am	Guarulhos (Terminal)	7h 15m	5:45pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Guarulhos (Terminal)	7h 10m	6:00am	Novo Rio	No tags
Passaro Marron + UTIL	Bus	9:15am	GRU Aeroporto de Guarulhos T2/T3	20h 5m	5:20am	Novo Rio	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:13 PM -03.

Get from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

10h 25mAverage Duration

211 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Cometa

4.5/5759 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.3

Util

3.5/5647 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

According to 15 reviews, Util received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the timeliness. Util ticket prices on this trip start at $18

Útil Guarulhos Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews

The bus was delayed by almost 3 hours leaving which meant I arrived at my destination missing connections

Ross L.

February 10, 2024

The bus was one hour late leaving and two hours late arriving. The driver was very nice. I liked the reclining seats on the bus. I understand the traffic is crazy during Carnivale.

Patrick C.

February 10, 2018

Instruction in bus could be provided in English also.

Manul A.

May 12, 2019

Viação Sampaio

3.5/5118 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.9

According to customer reviews, the service is generally good with comfortable and spacious seats. However, some customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the trip duration, as it was longer than advertised.

Viação Sampaio Guarulhos Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews

It was no where to be found, I did not take the bus

Camille L.

May 23, 2023

Todo bien! Asientos cómodos y espaciosos.

Daniel F.

April 18, 2023

Why promote a 5.30 hour trip if its going to be an 8 hour trip

Allan G.

August 12, 2022

Transportes Santa Maria

4/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi1.3

BUSX

3.5/55 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

Passaro Marron

4/5170 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.3

VB Transportes

4.5/576 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.6

Airport Bus Service

5/51 reviews

Timeliness5

Airport Bus Express

4/5104 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4

BR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Stops in Guarulhos

A - Rodoviária de Guarulhos

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

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

What is the travel distance from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$26

11/17

$24

Today

$29

11/19

$38

11/20

$23

11/21

$21

11/22

$25

11/23

$32

The cheapest trip from Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $100 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-21.

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.