Getting Here · By bus
Bus to Paraty
The cheapest, greenest, and — from Rio — one of the easiest ways to reach Paraty. Here's how the bus works, from booking to the taxi at the other end.
The cheapest, greenest, and — from Rio — one of the easiest ways to reach Paraty. Here's how the bus works, from booking to the taxi at the other end.
Long-distance travel in Brazil runs on comfortable, air-conditioned coaches, and Paraty is well served. From Rio the ride is short and frequent; from São Paulo it's longer but still straightforward.
The Viação Costa Verde company runs coaches from Rio's Novo Rio bus terminal (Rodoviária Novo Rio) to Paraty many times a day, from early morning to evening. The journey takes about 4.5 to 5 hours along the same BR-101 coast road you'd drive. Buses are air-conditioned with reclining seats; the pricier executivo services have more legroom.
Buy tickets at the terminal counter, or online in advance through the Costa Verde site or booking apps like ClickBus and Buson — worth doing on summer weekends and holidays when seats sell out.
Coaches to Paraty leave from São Paulo's Terminal Tietê, the main long-distance station (on the metro's blue line). The coastal route takes roughly 6 to 7 hours, with fewer daily departures than from Rio, so book ahead. It's a long ride, but an easy, inexpensive one — bring a layer, since the air-conditioning runs cold.
Paraty's rodoviária (bus station) is small and sits about a kilometre from the historic center. From there it's a short, cheap taxi ride up the hill to Cantinho do Marinheiro. Tell Bianca your arrival time and she can have a taxi waiting, or advise the driver on the last turn (GPS occasionally misreads the hill).
The bus wins on price and is genuinely comfortable, especially from Rio. You give up door-to-door convenience and the freedom to explore beaches on your own schedule. If you're staying mostly in and around town, the bus is a smart, low-stress choice; if you want to roam the coast, consider a rental or a private transfer instead.
Pick your chalet and check live dates on Airbnb, or message Bianca first — she'll help you plan transfers, tours, and the little details.