Where you arrive
The Rodoviária do Rio is at Av. Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo. Before traveling, check the exact name of the terminal on your ticket and the platform indicated by the bus company. Arrange check-in at your accommodation with your luggage and possible delays in mind.
How to continue to your accommodation
From the terminal you can compare a VLT connection and other transportation, an authorized taxi or a car booked through an app. Choose based on your luggage, arrival time and exact destination: a nearby station doesn't necessarily solve the last stretch. The terminal has an Uber Lounge indicated by the operator ↗; follow the app's current instructions and the terminal's signage.
Services and waiting
If you have time between connections, check the food, luggage storage, information and accessibility services directly on the bus terminal's website ↗. Their availability, prices and hours may change. If you're arriving by plane, see the separate information on GIG and SDU.
If you're leaving Rio by bus
Check the company, date, terminal and baggage conditions on your ticket. Allow time for the transfer and boarding without counting on an ideal, traffic-free trip. Keep the ticket and the ID required by the company.