Bus Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP from various bus operators like Reunidas Paulista, Viação Penha or Primar Turismo for the next days.

today

$49

tomorrow

$51

Saturday

$47

Sunday

$46

Monday

$47

Tuesday

$33

Wednesday

$33

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:30 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Viação Penha	14h 20m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:20 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$62	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Viação Penha	14h 35m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:35 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$57	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Viação Penha	12h 55m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:55 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$57	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP via Americana, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  13h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  8:41 PM
  
  Americana
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Americana (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:41:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 11m
- Viação Piracicabana
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  9:05 PM
  
  Americana
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:40 PM
  
  São Carlos, SP
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Viação Piracicabana goes from Central Bus Station, Americana (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 9:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$47	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:30 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Viação Penha	14h 35m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:35 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$59	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Primar Turismo	11h 25m	6:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	5:55 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$46	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:30 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Viação Penha	12h 55m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:55 PM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$61	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Viação Penha	14h 35m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:35 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$61	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station		Basic	$47	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
	Viação Penha	14h 35m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:35 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station		Basic	$65	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$33	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:30 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$33	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/15/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Viação Penha	14h 35m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:35 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station	Basic	$45	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/15/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Reunidas Paulista	10h 0m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$33	A Bus from Reunidas Paulista goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/16/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/17/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
	Viação Penha	14h 35m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:35 AM	São Carlos, SP	Central Bus Station		Basic	$45	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/16/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Carlos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 9/17/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP is $32 on 9/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos, SP

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos, SP are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos, SP.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 67 buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos, SP, with 15 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP

Compare all providers like Reunidas Paulista, Viação Penha and Primar Turismo that travel 11 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP starting from $32!

Cheapest Bus	$32
Fastest Bus	10h 0m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	304.0 miles
Bus Companies	Reunidas Paulista, Viação Penha and Primar Turismo

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São Carlos, SP: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$49

Friday 09/11

$51

Saturday 09/12

$47

Sunday 09/13

$51

Monday 09/14

$47

Tuesday 09/15

$33

Wednesday 09/16

$33

Thursday 09/17

$33

Friday 09/18

$33

Saturday 09/19

$47

Sunday 09/20

$32

Monday 09/21

$47

Tuesday 09/22

$33

Wednesday 09/23

$33

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$33

Saturday 09/26

$40

Sunday 09/27

$32

Monday 09/28

$45

Tuesday 09/29

$33

Wednesday 09/30

$33

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$33

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $32, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP, with $33. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP

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 Carlos, SP 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 Carlos, SP, 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 Carlos, SP are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos, SP

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

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Central Bus Station

R. Jacinto Favoreto 777

Petrograal Tank Station

Recreio Campestre

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro São Carlos, SP bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $32 and takes 10h 0m to reach São Carlos, SP. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $32 and $160. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to São Carlos, SP.

On average, how many connections are available from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP each day?

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP bus route is served by approximately 11 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 Carlos, SP take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP is offered by Reunidas Paulista and takes 10h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $113. 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 Carlos, SP?

The earliest bus arriving in São Carlos, SP from Rio de Janeiro starts at 11:00 AM. 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 Carlos, SP?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for São Carlos, SP starts at 8:00 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 Carlos, SP route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP, passengers can travel with Reunidas Paulista, Viação Penha and Primar Turismo. 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 Carlos, SP?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Carlos, SP by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Reunidas Paulista, Viação Penha and Primar Turismo.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP 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 Carlos, SP 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 Carlos, SP 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 Carlos, SP on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos, SP

Basic

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

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to São Carlos, SP

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