What is the distance between São José do Rio Preto and São Paulo?

The distance between the two cities is 258 miles (415 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo?

If you're headed to São Paulo from São José do Rio Preto, chances are that your bus will depart from Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto and arrive at Barra Funda. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in São Paulo?

Once in São Paulo, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Memorial da America Latina, Catedral da Sé, Pinacoteca do Estado, Estádio Cícero Pompeude Toledo and Museu de Arte Moderna (MAM).

Bus São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	7h 15m	7:00am	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	7h 15m	7:00am	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	Fastest
Bus	11:25pm	Mirassol - SP	7h 35m	7:00am	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags

Next departures for São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	7h 15m	7:00am	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Mirassol - SP	8h 15m	7:50pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	7h 15m	7:00am	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags

Next departures for São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	7h 15m	7:00am	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Mirassol - SP	8h 15m	7:50pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	7h 15m	7:00am	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags

Next departures for São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	Cheapest
Bus	11:59pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	6h 11m	6:10am	Barra Funda	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	6h 40m	12:40pm	Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Mirassol - SP	8h 15m	7:50pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags

Next departures for São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	Cheapest
Bus	11:59pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	6h 11m	6:10am	Barra Funda	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	6h 40m	12:40pm	Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Mirassol - SP	8h 15m	7:50pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags

Next departures for São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	Cheapest
Bus	11:59pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	6h 11m	6:10am	Barra Funda	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	6h 40m	12:40pm	Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto	8h 15m	9:45pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Mirassol - SP	8h 15m	7:50pm	Rodoviária da Barra Funda	No tags

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Get from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

7h 9mAverage Duration

255 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

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Cometa

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Where are the popular stops in São José do Rio Preto and São Paulo?

Stops in São José do Rio Preto

A - Rodoviária de São José do Rio Preto

Stops in São Paulo

A - Barra Funda

B - Congonhas Airport

C - Jabaquara

D - Praça do Patriarca

E - São Paulo

F - Tietê

Frequently asked questions about traveling from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo by bus

What is the distance between São José do Rio Preto and São Paulo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo?
What are the best sights and things to do in São Paulo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$29

11/14

$29

Today

$29

11/16

$29

11/17

$29

11/18

$29

11/19

$29

11/20

$29

The cheapest trip from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $73 for a bus ticket from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Cometa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.