Bus Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

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, Transportes Santa Maria or Auto Viação Catarinense for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$16

Monday

$13

Tuesday

$15

Wednesday

$11

Thursday

$11

Friday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 30m	9:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:15 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/20/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/21/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 0m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Basic	$22	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/20/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/20/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 15m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:15 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/20/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/20/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Viação Sampaio	5h 50m	4:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:05 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/20/2026 4:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/20/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Viação Sampaio	5h 42m	11:58 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:40 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/20/2026 11:58:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/21/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 42m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos via Niterói, RJ, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 35%
  
  6h 35m
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  
  8 mi
  
  3:30 PM
  
  Niterói, RJ
  Bus Station Roberto Silveira
  
  10:05 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Station Roberto Silveira, Niterói, RJ (Brazil) at 6/20/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/20/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos via Taubaté, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Taubaté
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/21/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Taubaté (Brazil) arriving at 6/21/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- Pássaro Marron
  
  0h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Taubaté
  Central Bus Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Pássaro Marron goes from Central Bus Station, Taubaté (Brazil) at 6/21/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/21/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expresso Nordeste	6h 0m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/21/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/21/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Viação Sampaio	5h 55m	11:10 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:05 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/21/2026 11:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/21/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 5m	1:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:50 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Basic	$21	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/21/2026 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/21/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 30m	9:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:15 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/21/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/22/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Primar Turismo	6h 40m	6:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	1:10 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$28	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/21/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/22/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos via Taubaté, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Taubaté
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/23/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Taubaté (Brazil) arriving at 6/23/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- Pássaro Marron
  
  0h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Taubaté
  Central Bus Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Pássaro Marron goes from Central Bus Station, Taubaté (Brazil) at 6/23/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/23/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:30 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/22/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/22/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Viação UTIL	5h 45m	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:45 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/22/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/23/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 0m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/22/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 20m	7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:20 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Basic	$21	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/22/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 30m	9:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:15 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/22/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/23/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	5h 50m	4:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:05 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/23/2026 4:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/23/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 0m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/23/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/23/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 10m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:10 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Basic	$21	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/23/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/23/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 30m	9:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:15 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/23/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/24/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Primar Turismo	6h 40m	6:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Hotel Golden Park	1:10 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Basic	$28	A Bus from Primar Turismo goes from Hotel Golden Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/23/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/24/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos via Taubaté, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  5h 52m
  
  0
  
  11:58 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:55 AM
  
  Taubaté
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/24/2026 11:58:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Taubaté (Brazil) arriving at 6/25/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
- Pássaro Marron
  
  0h 50m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Taubaté
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:50 AM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Pássaro Marron goes from Central Bus Station, Taubaté (Brazil) at 6/25/2026 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Travel time is 0h 22m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:30 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/24/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/24/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 0m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$14	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/24/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/24/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 15m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:15 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/24/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/24/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 30m	9:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:15 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/24/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/25/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Expresso Notável	5h 35m	10:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Terminal Rodoviário Padre Henrique Otte	4:20 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Basic	$40	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Terminal Rodoviário Padre Henrique Otte, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/24/2026 10:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/25/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:30 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/25/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/25/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso Adamantina	6h 0m	9:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Expresso Adamantina goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/25/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 0m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/25/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/25/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 30m	9:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:15 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/25/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/26/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 15m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:15 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/25/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/25/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	6h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:30 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/26/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso Adamantina	6h 0m	9:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Expresso Adamantina goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/26/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	6h 0m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/26/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 15m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:15 PM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Transportes Santa Maria	5h 30m	9:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:15 AM	São José dos Campos	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/26/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 6/27/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos is $11 on 6/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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 117 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 81 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 259 buses from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos, with 214 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria and Auto Viação Catarinense that travel 98 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 $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes	98 Ø
Distance	171.2 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Sampaio, Transportes Santa Maria, Auto Viação Catarinense, Expresso Nordeste, Primar Turismo, Expresso Notável, Viação UTIL and Expresso Adamantina

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

Every day, 98 buses from 8 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 06/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/14

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

$20

Sunday 06/21

$20

Monday 06/22

$15

Tuesday 06/23

$15

Wednesday 06/24

$14

Thursday 06/25

$17

Friday 06/26

$18

Saturday 06/27

$13

Sunday 06/28

$13

Monday 06/29

$14

Tuesday 06/30

$11

Wednesday 07/01

$20

Thursday 07/02

$11

Friday 07/03

$20

Saturday 07/04

$20

Sunday 07/05

$20

Monday 07/06

$15

Tuesday 07/07

$11

Wednesday 07/08

$20

Thursday 07/09

$20

Friday 07/10

$20

Saturday 07/11

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 $11, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos, with $11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

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.

Transportes Santa Maria from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos

Here you will find the key facts about the Transportes Santa Maria bus route Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	9:45 PM
Last Bus	9:45 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	6/19/2026

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.

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. Itororó 2221

Posto da Gruta Gas Station

Praça Altamira Bus Stop

Shopping Colinas Bus Stop

UNIP

Rod. Pres. Dutra, km 157 5

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 $11 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 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $61. 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 98 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 Viação Sampaio and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. 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, Transportes Santa Maria and Auto Viação Catarinense. 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, Transportes Santa Maria and Auto Viação Catarinense.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos?

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 98 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos. 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 José dos Campos?

Prices and availability for 98 trips between Rio de Janeiro and São José dos Campos 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 José dos Campos

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 José dos Campos

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