Transportation between Rio de Janeiro and Búzios
(other than our scheduled pre and post meeting buses)
Here are some options that I found on the internet. Please use these
to get an idea of what is possible and how much it costs. Closer to
meeting time we will provide specific information and instructions for the
best methods to get between Rio and Búzios.
Bus
If you are going to be taking a bus, the main bus company that runs the
route is Viacao 1001. See the website for Viacao 1001 at this link: http://www.autoviacao1001.com.br
However, there are other bus companies that run this route. Buses
run almost hourly from Rodoviaria Novo Rio to Búzios. The prices
for the tickets can cost between R$18-R$30. It is possible to use a credit
card to buy the tickets but cash is more advisable. Note that if it's
during a busy holiday season you should try to get your tickets well in advance.
To get to the bus station in Rio, just grab a taxi and ask them to take
you to the "rodoviaria". While at the rodoviaria, it is highly suggested
to keep close watch of your belongings and the people around you.
Taxi
Another option for transportation to Búzios is by taxi or private
driver. Either of these can be organized by your hotel in Rio.
A private driver will be a bit expensive. However a common taxi can
be negotiated in the range of R$300 to R$400 total.
Transfers Rio - Búzios
The hotels and pousadas offer transfer services to Búzios, directly
from the airport or your hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The prices vary according
to the inn or hotel, but rates can be obtained when booking your reservation.
Normally transfers are in luxury air-conditioned cars at R$ 120.00 per person
or in vans at R$ 70.00 per person. (Average prices, round-trip, leaving
from Rio de Janeiro). For more information please consult you hotel.
II - By Bus
From Rio to Búzios - direct:
The company Viação 1001 offers daily departures from Rodoviária
Novo Rio (Novo Rio Bus Terminal - Rio) at the following schedule:
• Leaving Rio: 08:45, 09:00, 09:15, 09:45, 10:15, 11:15,
13:15, 15:00, 15:15, 17:00, 17:15 and 19:30h.
• Leaving Búzios: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00,
17:00 and 19:00h.
• Fare: From R$ 18.00 to R$ 23.00 (schedules and fares
supplied by Viação 1001)
• Usefull Telephones:
o Viação 1001: 55-21-2516-1001 0300-313-1001
(only in Brazil)
o Rod. Novo Rio (Rio Bus Terminal): 55-21-2291-5151
• Website: www.autoviacao1001.com.br (same link
as at top of page)
• TIPS:
o You can buy tickets paying by creditcard using the
phone 0300-313-1001 (only in Brazil)
o In periods of high season (from December to March)
and holidays it is convenient to buy your tickets in advance.
o Always confirm these schedules and fares with "Viação
1001".
• NOTE: To get to the Rodoviária Novo Rio (Novo
Rio Bus Terminal) from the Rio de Janeiro International Airport, you can
take taxis (about R$ 30,00) or Viação Real air-conditioned
busses, with several departures all day.
Check this website
http://www.interhabit.com/buzios/transfer_buzios_hotel_-_rio_de_janeiro_airport_740-46195-3-3-19.htm