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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos from various bus operators like Viação Sampaio, Buser or Gipsyy for the next days.
today
from $10
tomorrow
from $9
Sunday
from $12
Monday
from $10
Tuesday
from $9
Wednesday
from $9
Thursday
from $8

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Buser
    6h 0m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Metrô São Francisco Xavier
    4:45 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $10
  • Gipsyy
    5h 5m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    2:05 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $14
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 50m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    10:05 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $14
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $18
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 30m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    3:15 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Basic
    $9
  • Gipsyy
    6h 0m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:30 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $10
  • Viação Sampaio
    6h 0m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:30 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Buser
    6h 5m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    5:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $13
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 30m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    3:15 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Basic
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Buser
    5h 45m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque da Catacumba
    12:45 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $21
  • Primar Turismo
    6h 40m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Glória
    1:10 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Primar Turismo
    Premium Economy
    $21
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 55m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:25 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $31
  • Expresso Adamantina
    6h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    7:50 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Premium Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Buser
    6h 10m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Recreio dos Bandeirantes
    6:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $10
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 40m
    0
    11:58 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:38 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $13
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $17
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    2:20 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Basic
    $21
  • Gipsyy
    5h 50m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    10:15 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $9
  • Buser
    5h 40m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Avenida Pasteur
    12:40 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 40m
    0
    11:58 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:38 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $16
  • Gipsyy
    5h 50m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    10:05 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $17
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 10m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    7:10 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Basic
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 55m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    3:25 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $9
  • Buser
    6h 5m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque da Catacumba
    4:05 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $9
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Viação UTIL
    5h 45m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    3:20 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    $13
  • Transportes Santa Maria
    5h 30m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    3:15 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Transportes Santa Maria
    Premium Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Nordeste
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:00 PM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Nordeste
    Premium Economy
    $8
  • Buser
    5h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Avenida Pasteur
    6:00 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Praça Altamira Bus Stop
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $11
  • Expresso Adamantina
    6h 30m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    3:30 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Basic
    $14
  • Viação Sampaio
    5h 40m
    0
    11:58 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:38 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Premium Economy
    $15
  • Primar Turismo
    6h 40m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    1:10 AM
    São José dos Campos
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Primar Turismo
    Premium Economy
    $15

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 153 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 114 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 358 buses from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

Compare all providers like Viação Sampaio, Buser and Gipsyy that travel 136 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus $8
Fastest Bus 5h 5m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes 136 Ø
Distance 171.2 miles
Bus Companies Viação Sampaio, Buser, Gipsyy, Expresso Nordeste, Transportes Santa Maria, Auto Viação Catarinense, Expresso Adamantina, Primar Turismo and Viação UTIL

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

Every day, 136 buses from 9 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São José dos Campos: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
$11
Saturday 06/21
$14
Sunday 06/22
$31
Monday 06/23
$10
Tuesday 06/24
$9
Wednesday 06/25
$12
Thursday 06/26
$8
Friday 06/27
$18
Saturday 06/28
$15
Sunday 06/29
$7
Monday 06/30
$9
Tuesday 07/01
$9
Wednesday 07/02
$9
Thursday 07/03
$10
Friday 07/04
$9
Saturday 07/05
$8
Sunday 07/06
$8
Monday 07/07
$12
Tuesday 07/08
$11
Wednesday 07/09
$15
Thursday 07/10
$9
Friday 07/11
$7
Saturday 07/12

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $8, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos, with $8. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

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 José dos Campos 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 José dos Campos, 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 José dos Campos are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos from our users.

Viação Sampaio from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

Viação Sampaio

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Sampaio bus route Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos:

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 5h 5m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 11:58 PM
Daily Connections 79 Ø
Found on 6/19/2025

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos

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

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 José dos Campos? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro São José dos Campos bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 6h 0m to reach São José dos Campos. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos?

This route is offered by 9 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $106. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to São José dos Campos.

On average, how many connections are available from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos each day?

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos bus route is served by approximately 136 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 José dos Campos take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos is offered by Gipsyy and takes 5h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. 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 José dos Campos?

The earliest bus arriving in São José dos Campos from Rio de Janeiro starts at 7:30 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 José dos Campos?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for São José dos Campos starts at 11:58 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 José dos Campos route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos, passengers can travel with Viação Sampaio, Buser and Gipsyy. 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 José dos Campos?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos 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 Sampaio, Buser and Gipsyy.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos 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 José dos Campos 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 José dos Campos 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 José dos Campos on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

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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