Bus Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA from various bus operators like Real Expresso, Roderotas or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$223

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

$139

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Roderotas	90h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:30 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	Basic	$223	A Bus from Roderotas goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 90h 30m
Roderotas	89h 50m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:50 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	Basic	$230	A Bus from Roderotas goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 89h 50m
Real Expresso	91h 15m	3:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:30 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	Basic	$244	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 91h 15m
Real Expresso	90h 35m	3:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:50 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	Basic	$251	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $251 per person are available. Travel duration is 90h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA via Brasília, DF, you can save more than $81? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  88h 21m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Brasília, DF
  Gama Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/7/2026 1:00:00 PM to Gama Bus Station, Brasília, DF (Brazil) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  43h 0m
  
  0
  
  10:21 AM
  
  Brasília, DF
  Interestadual Central Bus Station
  
  5:21 AM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $87
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Interestadual Central Bus Station, Brasília, DF (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 10:21:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:21:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 29m shorter, and you will save $81

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itapemirim Suzantur	59h 50m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:50 PM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$139	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) arriving at 5/13/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA is $139 on 5/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Luís, MA

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Luís, MA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Luís, MA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA

Compare all providers like Real Expresso, Roderotas and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 2 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA starting from $139!

Cheapest Bus	$139
Fastest Bus	59h 50m
Earliest Bus	3:15 PM
Latest Bus	11:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	1,407.8 miles
Bus Companies	Real Expresso, Roderotas and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São Luís, MA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$194

Wednesday 05/06

$171

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$169

Saturday 05/09

$169

Sunday 05/10

$169

Monday 05/11

$139

Tuesday 05/12

$167

Wednesday 05/13

$169

Thursday 05/14

$177

Friday 05/15

$169

Saturday 05/16

Sunday 05/17

$170

Monday 05/18

$139

Tuesday 05/19

$167

Wednesday 05/20

$170

Thursday 05/21

$170

Friday 05/22

$170

Saturday 05/23

$170

Sunday 05/24

$167

Monday 05/25

$139

Tuesday 05/26

$167

Wednesday 05/27

$167

Thursday 05/28

$167

Friday 05/29

$214

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA

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

With a price starting from $138, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $167.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA, with $138. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $223.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA

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 Luís, MA 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 Luís, MA, 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 Luís, MA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Luís, MA

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

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

Av. dos Franceses 300

Casa Verde

UEB School

Posto Confiança Gas Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro São Luís, MA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $139 and takes 59h 50m to reach São Luís, MA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $139 and $251. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to São Luís, MA.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA bus route is served by approximately 2 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 Luís, MA take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA is offered by Itapemirim Suzantur and takes 59h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $139. 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 Luís, MA?

The earliest bus arriving in São Luís, MA from Rio de Janeiro starts at 3:15 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 Luís, MA?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for São Luís, MA starts at 11:00 AM. 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 Luís, MA route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, MA, passengers can travel with Real Expresso, Roderotas and Itapemirim Suzantur. 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 Luís, MA?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Luís, MA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Real Expresso, Roderotas and Itapemirim Suzantur.

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

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

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 Luís, MA

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