How far is Rio de Janeiro from São José do Calçado?

The distance between the two cities is 164 miles (264 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado?

Most of the buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado leave from Novo Rio and arrive at São José do Calçado Onibus. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Novo Rio	7h 10m	2:50am	São José do Calçado Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:09pm	Novo Rio	6h 30m	5:39am	São José do Calçado Onibus	Fastest
Bus	11:09pm	Novo Rio	6h 30m	5:39am	São José do Calçado Onibus	No tags
Bus	11:38pm	Novo Rio	6h 52m	6:30am	São José do Calçado Onibus	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:57pm	Novo Rio	9h 22m	9:19am	São José do Calçado Onibus	Cheapest
Bus	11:09pm	Novo Rio	6h 30m	5:39am	São José do Calçado Onibus	Fastest
Bus	11:09pm	Novo Rio	6h 30m	5:39am	São José do Calçado Onibus	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Novo Rio	7h 10m	2:50am	São José do Calçado Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

163 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and São José do Calçado?

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 São José do Calçado

A
São José do Calçado Onibus
Praça : Pedro Vieira, 69-141, São José do Calçado - ES, 29470-000, Brazil
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Autoviação 1001

4/51,809 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2

Viação Rio Doce

4.5/583 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado by bus

How far is Rio de Janeiro from São José do Calçado?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

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11/24

$31

Today

$26

11/26

$22

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11/29

$34

11/30

$34

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $22

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 São José do Calçado, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $46 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-26.