Bus Tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Macaé
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Macaé
    Operated by: Viação 1001Viação 1001
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Macaé
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Macaé
    Operated by: Viação 1001Viação 1001
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Macaé
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Macaé
    Operated by: Viação 1001Viação 1001
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Macaé
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Macaé
    Operated by: Viação 1001Viação 1001
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Macaé
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Macaé
    Operated by: Viação 1001Viação 1001
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to Macaé: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$24
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses34
Earliest bus departure1:15am
Distance158 km
Latest bus departure11:52pm

Rio de Janeiro to Macaé Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - Macaé

  1. How far is Rio de Janeiro from Macaé?

    It's about 158 km (98 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé?

    Buses departing from Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro will take you to Rodoviária de Macaé in Macaé.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-09
US$13
08-10
US$13
Today
US$13
08-12
US$13
08-13
US$13
08-14
US$13
08-15
US$13
08-16
US$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of US$13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$30 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13 which is on 2025-08-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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