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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul from various bus operators like Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria or Aguia Branca for the next days.

today
$21
tomorrow
$19
Friday
$19
Saturday
$17
Sunday
$19
Monday
$19
Tuesday
$18

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 6h 30m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:30 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $21
Aguia Branca 7h 45m 9:55 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:40 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
1001 7h 4m 10:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:19 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Transportes Santa Maria 7h 25m 9:45 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:10 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 6h 20m 9:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 3:50 PM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
Viação Penha 6h 30m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:30 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
Aguia Branca 7h 45m 9:55 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:40 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
1001 7h 4m 10:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:19 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Transportes Santa Maria 7h 25m 9:45 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:10 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $25

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 6h 20m 9:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 3:50 PM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
Viação Penha 6h 30m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:30 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
Aguia Branca 7h 45m 9:55 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:40 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
1001 7h 4m 10:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:19 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Transportes Santa Maria 7h 25m 9:45 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:10 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $25

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aguia Branca 7h 45m 9:55 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:40 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Basic $17
Viação Penha 6h 30m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:30 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $18
Viação Penha 6h 20m 9:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 3:50 PM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
1001 7h 4m 10:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:19 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Basic $19
Transportes Santa Maria 7h 25m 9:45 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:10 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Basic $25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 6h 20m 9:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 3:50 PM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
Aguia Branca 7h 20m 2:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:35 PM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
1001 7h 4m 10:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:19 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Transportes Santa Maria 7h 25m 9:45 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:10 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $25
Itapemirim Suzantur 9h 26m 2:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:56 PM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $26

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 6h 20m 9:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 3:50 PM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
Viação Penha 6h 30m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:30 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
Aguia Branca 7h 45m 9:55 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:40 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
1001 7h 4m 10:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:19 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Transportes Santa Maria 7h 25m 9:45 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:10 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 6h 30m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:30 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $18
Aguia Branca 7h 45m 9:55 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:40 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $18
Viação Penha 6h 20m 9:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 3:50 PM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 7h 4m 10:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:19 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Transportes Santa Maria 7h 25m 9:45 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:10 AM São Caetano do Sul Nicolau Delic Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul is $17 on 2/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 58 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 34 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 235 buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul

Compare all providers like Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria and Aguia Branca that travel 42 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 9:45 PM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 42 Ø
Distance 216.6 miles
Bus Companies Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria, Aguia Branca, 1001 and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul

Every day, 42 buses from 5 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São Caetano do Sul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
$21
Thursday 02/05
$20
Friday 02/06
$23
Saturday 02/07
$17
Sunday 02/08
$20
Monday 02/09
$19
Tuesday 02/10
$19
Wednesday 02/11
Thursday 02/12
$23
Friday 02/13
$23
Saturday 02/14
$19
Sunday 02/15
Monday 02/16
$23
Tuesday 02/17
$19
Wednesday 02/18
$25
Thursday 02/19
$23
Friday 02/20
$23
Saturday 02/21
$19
Sunday 02/22
$23
Monday 02/23
Tuesday 02/24
$19
Wednesday 02/25
$19
Thursday 02/26
Friday 02/27
Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul

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 Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul 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 Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul, 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 Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul from our users.

Viação Penha from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul

Viação Penha

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Penha bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul:

Cheapest Price $18
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 11:00 PM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 2/3/2026

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul.

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 Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul? Or which bus companies serve the route Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro São Caetano do Sul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 7h 45m to reach São Caetano do Sul. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to São Caetano do Sul.

On average, how many connections are available from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul each day?

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul bus route is served by approximately 42 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul is offered by Viação Penha and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul?

The earliest bus arriving in São Caetano do Sul from Rio de Janeiro starts at 9:45 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 Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for São Caetano do Sul starts at 11:00 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 Rio de Janeiro São Caetano do Sul route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul, passengers can travel with Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria and Aguia Branca. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria and Aguia Branca.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul 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 Rio de Janeiro São Caetano do Sul 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 Rio de Janeiro São Caetano do Sul 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 Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 42 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul?

Prices and availability for 42 trips between Rio de Janeiro and São Caetano do Sul change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Caetano do Sul

Basic
Basic

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

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