Bus Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all timetables for the bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Expresso União, Transnorte or Buser for the next days.

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Tuesday

$40

Wednesday

Thursday

$44

Friday

$31

Saturday

$44

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso União	14h 29m	3:30 PM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station	5:59 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$40	A Bus from Expresso União goes from Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 3/17/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/18/2026 5:59:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 29m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso União	14h 29m	3:30 PM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station	5:59 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Business	$44	A Bus from Expresso União goes from Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 3/19/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/20/2026 5:59:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 29m

Did you know that if you travel from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro via Belo Horizonte, MG, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  18h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Posto Mocão Gas Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  R. Araguari
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Posto Mocão Gas Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 3/20/2026 10:30:00 PM to R. Araguari, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/21/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- Viação UTIL
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Bus station (Tergip)
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus station (Tergip), Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) at 3/21/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/21/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Travel time is 4h 11m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Buser	15h 55m	2:30 PM	Montes Claros, MG	Posto Mocão Gas Station	6:25 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Estacionamento Fleming Park		Premium Economy	$31	A Bus from Buser goes from Posto Mocão Gas Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 3/20/2026 2:30:00 PM to Estacionamento Fleming Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/21/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
	Transnorte	14h 15m	3:30 PM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$39	A Bus from Transnorte goes from Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 3/20/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/21/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  18h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- Viação Rio Doce
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/23/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso União	14h 29m	3:30 PM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station	5:59 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Business	$44	A Bus from Expresso União goes from Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 3/21/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 5:59:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 29m

Did you know that if you travel from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:55 PM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 4:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Viação Rio Doce
  
  11h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/23/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 24m shorter, and you will save $20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro is $28 on 3/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Expresso União, Transnorte and Buser that travel 4 times every day by bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro starting from $28!

Cheapest Bus	$28
Fastest Bus	14h 15m
Earliest Bus	3:30 PM
Latest Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	429.0 miles
Bus Companies	Expresso União, Transnorte and Buser

Cheapest bus connections from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 4 buses from 3 bus companies leave Montes Claros, MG for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/15/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/15

Monday 03/16

Tuesday 03/17

$40

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

$44

Friday 03/20

$31

Saturday 03/21

$44

Sunday 03/22

$31

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$40

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

$28

Friday 03/27

$31

Saturday 03/28

Sunday 03/29

Monday 03/30

$39

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$80

Friday 04/03

Saturday 04/04

$80

Sunday 04/05

Monday 04/06

$43

Tuesday 04/07

$38

Wednesday 04/08

$31

Thursday 04/09

$41

Friday 04/10

$31

Saturday 04/11

How to save money travelling from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Montes Claros, MG and Rio de Janeiro

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Montes Claros, MG and Rio de Janeiro.

Bus Station

Av. Donato Quintino

Nova Esperança

Posto Mocão Gas Station

Av. Floriano Neiva

Av. Floriano Neiva 360-398

Bus Stop

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro? Or which bus companies serve the route Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Montes Claros, MG Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $28 and takes 15h 55m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

On average, how many connections are available from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Transnorte and takes 14h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $73. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Montes Claros, MG starts at 3:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Montes Claros, MG for Rio de Janeiro starts at 3:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Montes Claros, MG Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Expresso União, Transnorte and Buser. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Montes Claros, MG and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Montes Claros, MG and Rio de Janeiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expresso União, Transnorte and Buser.

What can I take with me on the Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Montes Claros, MG Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Montes Claros, MG Rio de Janeiro bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Montes Claros, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Montes Claros, MG and to Rio de Janeiro

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Montes Claros, MG and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!