Novo Rio Bus Station - Rio De Janeiro-

Covered Areas Buses leaving the station are destined to the States in the North-east, South-east, Midwest and South Brazil, reaching cities such as Fortaleza, Salvador, Rio das Ostras and Recife. The vehicles also cover cities in other countries in South America (Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile). Altogether, there are 165 different interstate lines, 6 international lines, and 48 intercity ones. The main bus lines leaving from Novo Rio Station are: Rio de Janeiro x São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro x Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro x Búzios and Rio de Janeiro x Belo Horizonte.

About Novo Rio Bus Station Novo Rio Bus Station receives around 60 thousand passengers a day, increasing the figures up to 80 thousand on holidays. Due to its concern regarding the services of accessibility to people with special needs and mobility challenges, the Bus station was awarded with “The Label of Commitment to Hospitality” assured by the Business Institute of Hospitality (IBHE). Founded in 1965 by former Governor Carlos Lacerda, Novo Rio is located on a 28 thousand square meters area, where 42 Bus companies operate 219 bus lines. The main Bus companies that operates at Novo Rio bus station are the 1001, Itapemirim, Cometa, Andorinha and Expresso Brasileiro. On site, there are around 1.300 workers that guarantee the safety and comfort for the passangers. Also, the Vehicle 1001 offers a VIP area, with wireless internet, water, coffee, and some other treats to the passengers. Rio's bus station is run by Socicam.

Working Hours: 24 hours

How to reach There are two ways of reaching the station by car: Either by Rio-Niterói bridge or by Brasil Avenue. In case you take public transportation, you will need to get off at the station, from the subway red line, and then take the bus line 406 A, Largo do Machado/Estácio/Rodoviária.

Main Bus routes to Rio de Janeiro Angra dos Reis x Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte x Rio de Janeiro, Brasília x Rio de Janeiro and Campos do Jordão x Rio de Janeiro.