- Must visit
Museu Mariano Procópio
Museum inside a former Marian sanctuary complex, presenting sacred art and regional history in an atmospheric historic setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 02
$19
Average ticket price on Oct 02
$25
Fastest journey on Oct 02
3 h
Average journey duration on Oct 02
3 h 2 m
Buses on Oct 02
23
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Juiz de Fora is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Juiz de Fora will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Fri, Oct 02, we found 23 buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Juiz de Fora, including 23 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 02 the direct buses cover the 127 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Fri, Oct 02 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Juiz de Fora run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Util | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rapido Federal | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rapido Federal | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Brisa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rapido Federal | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Rapido Federal | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Brisa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Brisa | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Util | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Juiz de Fora buses for today, Thursday, October 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:15 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h30 | 11:45 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h10 | 11:40 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h15 | 12:45 AM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h00 | 2:30 AM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 2 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h00 | 10:30 AM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h25 | 11:15 AM Juiz de Fora, Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h25 | 11:15 AM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h10 | 11:10 AM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h35 | 12:35 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h35 | 1:35 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 3h10 | 2:10 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h35 | 3:35 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h10 | 3:40 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h35 | 4:35 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h35 | 6:05 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h15 | 6:45 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h00 | 7:00 PM Juiz de Fora, Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h00 | 7:00 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h50 | 8:50 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h15 | 9:15 PM Juiz de Fora, Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h15 | 9:15 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h15 | 10:15 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 3h15 | 10:45 PM Juiz de Fora | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum inside a former Marian sanctuary complex, presenting sacred art and regional history in an atmospheric historic setting.
University art museum with rotating exhibitions, Brazilian works, and a central location that makes it easy to pair with downtown sightseeing.
Contemporary art space at the Federal University with temporary shows, talks, and a strong connection to Juiz de Fora’s academic scene.
Lively pedestrian-friendly downtown street with shops, historic buildings, and constant movement, ideal for feeling the city’s daily rhythm.
Traditional central square framed by civic buildings and gardens, a convenient stop for architecture, people-watching, and short walking breaks.
Large urban park and historic estate grounds, pleasant for walks, photos, and a deeper sense of the city’s nineteenth-century development.
Pão de queijo is Minas Gerais’ iconic baked cheese bread, served warm at breakfast or with coffee. Juiz de Fora locals eat it daily in cafés and homes.
Feijão tropeiro mixes beans, cassava flour, eggs, pork and sausage. It is a classic Minas dish tied to muleteer food traditions and hearty local meals.
Frango com quiabo pairs chicken stew with okra, a beloved Minas home-style dish. It is traditional in the Zona da Mata region around Juiz de Fora.
Well-known churrascaria serving grilled meats and a broad buffet in a polished, family-friendly setting popular for substantial Brazilian meals.
Traditional Minas restaurant known for hearty regional dishes, buffet service and a casual local atmosphere suited to tasting classic state recipes.
Established brewery bar with house beers, pub fare and a lively atmosphere. A good stop for local craft beer alongside Brazilian snacks.
Moderate for Brazil. Hotels, dining, and local transit are usually cheaper than Rio or São Paulo, though upscale stays and restaurants can raise daily costs.
Restaurants may add a 10% service charge; check the bill. Extra tipping is optional. Small tips for cafes are appreciated. Taxi tipping is uncommon; rounding up is enough.
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Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur -> Praça Doutor João Penido, Juiz de Fora
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Juiz de Fora by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Juiz de Fora, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Juiz de Fora buses use the Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio to Juiz de Fora, Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur station pair. Use this guide to compare Rio de Janeiro, RJ and Juiz de Fora bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside station.
Ticket office support is available at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio.
Available at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
Juiz de Fora, Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur is 3 km from Juiz de Fora city centre. Public transport options include:
Juiz de Fora, Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court with several local restaurants and snack bars
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs from different banks.
Ticket office support is available at Juiz de Fora, Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur.
Available at Juiz de Fora, Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Juiz de Fora, Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur: Wheelchair ramps, elevators.
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