What is the travel distance from São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro?

About 305 miles (492 km) separate São Carlos and Rio de Janeiro.

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

The majority of buses traveling from São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro start their journey at Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos and wind up at Novo Rio. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 The Beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Aventureiro Sustainable Development Reserve, Escadaria Selarón, Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro and Favelas.

Bus São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	2:50pm	Rodoviária de São Carlos	10h 10m	1:00am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	8:20pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:30am	Novo Rio	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	10:50am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	12h 40m	11:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	10:50am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	12h 40m	11:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	6:45am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	2:50pm	Rodoviária de São Carlos	10h 10m	1:00am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	8:05pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:15am	Novo Rio	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	1:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	11h 5m	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	8:05pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:15am	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	2:50pm	Rodoviária de São Carlos	10h 10m	1:00am	Novo Rio	Fastest
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	1:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	11h 5m	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	1:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	11h 5m	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	2:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	12h 35m	3:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	2:50pm	Rodoviária de São Carlos	10h 10m	1:00am	Novo Rio	Fastest
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	1:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	11h 5m	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	9:30pm	Rodoviária de São Carlos	14h	11:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Hotel Golden Glória - RJ	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	1:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	11h 5m	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	9:50am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	10h 40m	8:30pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	1:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	11h 5m	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	1:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	11h 5m	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	2:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	12h 35m	3:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:20pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:30am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	7:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:00am	Novo Rio	Fastest

Next departures for São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Rodoviária de São Carlos	14h	11:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Hotel Golden Glória - RJ	Cheapest
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	2:50pm	Rodoviária de São Carlos	10h 10m	1:00am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	7:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos	11h 10m	7:00am	Novo Rio	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	1:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	11h 5m	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Piracicabana + Viação Penha	Bus	1:55am	Rodoviária de São Carlos	11h 5m	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags

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Get from São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

305 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Reunidas Paulista

4/5663 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi0.9

Primar

3/567 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi0.2

Piracicabana

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

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

Where are the popular stops in São Carlos and Rio de Janeiro?

Stops in São Carlos

A - Terminal Rodoviário de São Carlos

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 São Carlos, SP to Rio de Janeiro by bus

What is the travel distance from São Carlos to Rio de Janeiro?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from São Carlos 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

$34

11/17

$32

Today

$34

11/19

$42

11/20

$34

11/21

$34

11/22

$34

11/23

$34

The cheapest trip from São Carlos, SP to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from São Carlos, SP to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $62 for a bus ticket from São Carlos, SP to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Primar 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.