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Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ from various bus operators like 1001 or Buser for the next days.

today
$18
tomorrow
$18
Friday
$18
Saturday
$18
Sunday
$8
Monday
Tuesday
$18

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
1001 3h 40m 11:01 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:41 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $18
1001 3h 30m 1:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 30m 7:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 10m 8:01 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:11 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 4h 5m 6:23 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:28 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ via Niterói, RJ, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 6%
      3h 10m
      Rio de Janeiro
      8 mi
      11:31 PM
      Niterói, RJ
      Bus Station Roberto Silveira
      2:41 AM
      Macaé, RJ
      Central Bus Station
      0 mi
      Basic
      $17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
1001 3h 40m 11:01 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:41 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $18
1001 3h 10m 6:41 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:51 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 30m 1:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 30m 7:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 10m 8:01 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:11 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ via Niterói, RJ, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 6%
      3h 10m
      Rio de Janeiro
      8 mi
      11:31 PM
      Niterói, RJ
      Bus Station Roberto Silveira
      2:41 AM
      Macaé, RJ
      Central Bus Station
      0 mi
      Basic
      $17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
1001 3h 40m 11:01 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:41 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $18
1001 3h 10m 6:41 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:51 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 30m 1:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 30m 7:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 10m 8:01 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:11 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ via Niterói, RJ, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 6%
      3h 10m
      Rio de Janeiro
      8 mi
      11:31 PM
      Niterói, RJ
      Bus Station Roberto Silveira
      2:41 AM
      Macaé, RJ
      Central Bus Station
      0 mi
      Basic
      $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
1001 3h 30m 4:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $18
1001 3h 10m 6:41 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:51 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 30m 1:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 55m 7:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:26 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 50m 9:31 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 1:21 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ via Niterói, RJ, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 6%
      3h 0m
      Rio de Janeiro
      8 mi
      5:01 PM
      Niterói, RJ
      Bus Station Roberto Silveira
      8:01 PM
      Macaé, RJ
      Central Bus Station
      0 mi
      Basic
      $17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ via Rio das Ostras, RJ, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buser
      4h 40m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Ponto Estação Afonso Pena
      11:25 AM
      Rio das Ostras, RJ
      Superlagos Alahysio Bus Station
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • 1001
      0h 55m
      0
      11:45 AM
      Rio das Ostras, RJ
      Auto Viação 1001
      12:40 PM
      Macaé, RJ
      Central Bus Station
      0
      1001
      Basic
      $3
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Buser 4h 15m 8:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Ponto Estação Afonso Pena 12:15 PM Macaé, RJ R. Nova Aurora, 59-1 - Centro  Economy $8
Buser 4h 15m 6:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Ponto Estação Afonso Pena 10:45 PM Macaé, RJ R. Nova Aurora, 59-1 - Centro  Economy $10
1001 3h 40m 11:01 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:41 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $18
1001 3h 10m 6:41 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:51 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 30m 1:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
1001 3h 40m 11:01 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:41 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $18
1001 3h 10m 6:41 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:51 AM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 30m 1:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 30m 7:31 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:01 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
1001 3h 10m 8:01 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:11 PM Macaé, RJ Central Bus Station  Basic $19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ via Niterói, RJ, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 6%
      3h 10m
      Rio de Janeiro
      8 mi
      11:31 PM
      Niterói, RJ
      Bus Station Roberto Silveira
      2:41 AM
      Macaé, RJ
      Central Bus Station
      0 mi
      Basic
      $17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ via Rio das Ostras, RJ, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buser
      4h 40m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Ponto Estação Afonso Pena
      11:25 AM
      Rio das Ostras, RJ
      Superlagos Alahysio Bus Station
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • 1001
      0h 55m
      0
      11:45 AM
      Rio das Ostras, RJ
      Auto Viação 1001
      12:40 PM
      Macaé, RJ
      Central Bus Station
      0
      1001
      Basic
      $3
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ is $5 on 9/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 181 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 109 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 351 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ, with 48 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ

Compare all providers like 1001 and Buser that travel 138 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus $5
Fastest Bus 2h 40m
Earliest Bus 9:31 AM
Latest Bus 11:01 PM
Daily Bus Routes 138 Ø
Distance 99.7 miles
Bus Companies 1001 and Buser

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ

Every day, 138 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Macaé, RJ: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
Wednesday 08/26
$18
Thursday 08/27
$18
Friday 08/28
$29
Saturday 08/29
$18
Sunday 08/30
$8
Monday 08/31
Tuesday 09/01
$18
Wednesday 09/02
$18
Thursday 09/03
$18
Friday 09/04
$18
Saturday 09/05
$5
Sunday 09/06
$18
Monday 09/07
$14
Tuesday 09/08
$18
Wednesday 09/09
$18
Thursday 09/10
$18
Friday 09/11
$18
Saturday 09/12
$18
Sunday 09/13
$29
Monday 09/14
$8
Tuesday 09/15
$18
Wednesday 09/16
$18
Thursday 09/17
$18
Friday 09/18
$18
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $5, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ, with $5. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ from our users.

1001 from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ

1001

Here you will find the key facts about the 1001 bus route Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ:

Cheapest Price $18
Fastest Bus 2h 40m
Earliest Bus 9:31 AM
Last Bus 11:01 PM
Daily Connections 138 Ø
Found on 8/25/2026

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ? Or which bus companies serve the route Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Macaé, RJ bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 4h 15m to reach Macaé, RJ. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $35. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Macaé, RJ.

On average, how many connections are available from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ each day?

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ bus route is served by approximately 138 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ is offered by 1001 and takes 2h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ?

The earliest bus arriving in Macaé, RJ from Rio de Janeiro starts at 9:31 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Macaé, RJ starts at 11:01 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rio de Janeiro Macaé, RJ route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ, passengers can travel with 1001 and Buser. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: 1001 and Buser.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rio de Janeiro Macaé, RJ bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rio de Janeiro Macaé, RJ bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 138 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ?

Prices and availability for 138 trips between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé, RJ change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Macaé, RJ

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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