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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Sao Joao del Rei | Novo Rio | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Sao Joao del Rei | Novo Rio | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sao Joao del Rei | Novo Rio | No tags |
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Get from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro
The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in São João del Rei and Rio de Janeiro?
Stops in São João del Rei
- AR. São João Delegado Rey, 1-107 - Centro, São João Del Rei - MG, 36307-252, Brazil
- B
São João del Rei Onibus
R. Manoel Anselmo, 104 - Centro, São João Del Rei - MG, 36300-078, Brazil
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
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According to 13 reviews, Paraibuna received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location, but some complained about the wifi. Paraibuna ticket prices on this trip start at $38
Paraibuna São João del Rei Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews
Terrible. The bus crashed and we had to wait over two hours for a replacement and then once that arrived we travelled 10 minutes and the driver had to go to the police station so we were left at a service station in the middle of nowhere. The journey was meant to be 6 hours it’s taken 11
Sarah E.
comfortable seats, and included a stop for food
Sarah T.
Arrived late
Kylie W.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro by bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $32To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $32 to $34 for a bus ticket from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-25.
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