Buses in Brazil

Buzios to Sao Paulo Direct Bus

 

There are two buses running the direct route from Buzios to Sao Paulo, they take about 10 hours and connect the Buzios and the São Paulo Tietê bus station. There is one company which run this route and two daily depature: 20:15 and 20:45. The bus company which covers the route is:

 

• Auto Viacao 1001 (www.autoviacao1001.com.br)

 

The class of buses used on this route is:

 

• Convencional - Semi-bed half recline

 

 

Buzios to Sao Paulo via Rio de Janeiro

 

The bus ride from Buzios to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 3 hours. The company offering the direct route depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Buzios (Buzios main bus terminal), arriving at Terminal Rodoviário Tietê (Sao Paulo main bus terminal):

 

• 1001 (http://www.autoviacao1001.com.br/)

The class of buses used on this route is:

 

• Convencional - Semi-bed half recline

 

The bus from Rio to Sao Paulo takes about 6 hours and connects the Novo Rio bus station and the São Paulo Tietê bus station. There are a number of companies which run this route and between them you can find departures every 15 minutes from about 07:00am until 02:00am. Here are three of the better companies which cover the route:

 

• Autoviacao 1001 (www.autoviacao1001.com.br)

• Expresso do Sul (www.expressodosul.com.br)

• Itapemirim (www.itapemirim.com.br)

 

With all three companies you can choose departures on buses with different types of seating which also affects how much you will pay for the ticket.

 

• Convencional - fair recline good enough for daytime travel but not the best for sleeping.

• Executivo - Good recline, can get some good rest during the trip

• Leito - Close to flat and best for sleeping. Least number of departures.

 

Note: If the bus is showing DD - it means it is double decker

 

 

Buzios to Sao Paulo via Cabo Frio

 

You can get from Buzios to Cabo Frio by catching a taxi or taking a public bus. The ride from Buzios to Cabo Frio takes approximately 20 minutes.

 

Once in Cabo Frio, there is one company offering the direct route every 20 minutes, departing from Rodoviária de Cabo Frio (Cabo Frio main bus terminal), arriving at Terminal Rodoviário Tietê (Sao Paulo main bus terminal):

 

• Autoviacao 1001 (www.autoviacao1001.com.br)

The class of buses used on this route are:

 

• Convencional - Semi-bed half recline

• Leito - Close to flat and best for sleeping. Least number of departures.

 

 

In Brazil, to purchase a ticket online directly from one of the above companies you will need a CPF number which is like a Brazilian Tax File number. If not a Brazilian citizen you can purchase your ticket in advance from the Green Toad but they only offer Executive seating.
 

All of the above classes are air conditioned and feature an onboard lavatory. Sometimes the air conditioning can run too strong and its best to take something warm just in case. No food is offered on the bus but they do make about two comfort stops during the trip where you can use bathrooms and purchase snacks and drinks.

 

If you purchase your ticket at the Novo Rio terminal directly, try to be there about an hour before the departure of the bus you want to have a chance to get a seat, more to be super secure. During high season and public holidays you may wish to go some days before. The companies accept credit cards, and once you purchase your ticket from one of the desks on the second floor of the Novo Rio terminal, check which platform you will depart from which will be printed on your ticket.

 

If travelling with large baggage then once your bus arrives take the bags to the back of the bus where an attendant will put them in the under storage compartment and give you a small receipt which you must produce to collect your luggage in Sao Paulo. Before boarding your bus the attendant will also check your passport and note down the details; this is common in Brazil if you are travelling between states.