What is the travel distance from São Paulo to Rio Claro?

São Paulo and Rio Claro are 98 miles (158 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from São Paulo to Rio Claro start their journey at Barra Funda and wind up at Terminal Rodoviario de Rio Claro. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus São Paulo to Rio Claro from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for São Paulo to Rio Claro on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	9:30pm	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	9:00am	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	10:30am	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	12:00pm	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	1:00pm	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	No tags

Next departures for São Paulo to Rio Claro on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	8:30pm	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	10:30am	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	12:00pm	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	1:00pm	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	3h	2:00pm	Rodoviária de Rio Claro	No tags

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Get from São Paulo to Rio Claro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

3hAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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VB Transportes

4.5/575 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.6

Based on 75 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. VB Transportes ticket prices on this trip start at $21

BR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in São Paulo and Rio Claro?

Stops in São Paulo

A - Barra Funda

B - Congonhas Airport

C - Jabaquara

D - Praça do Patriarca

E - São Paulo

F - Tietê

Stops in Rio Claro

A - Terminal Rodoviario de Rio Claro

Frequently asked questions about traveling from São Paulo to Rio Claro, SP, BR by bus

What is the travel distance from São Paulo to Rio Claro?
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The cheapest trip from São Paulo to Rio Claro, SP, BR was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $19 for a bus ticket from São Paulo to Rio Claro, SP, BR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-18.