Getting around
Rio is a bustling metropolis and it might be difficult to get control of the situation. Transportation and practical information about the subway and buses in Rio de Janeiro.
Subway
Budget travelers should explore the excellent subway in Rio. It’s cheap to travel with, easier to get around with than the more complex bus system, and have good air conditioning all year round.
Buses
There are many standards for buses in Rio. Usually buses are overcrowded and often the drivers can run pretty wild. Some regular bus lines for tourists in Rio de Janeiro are:
* 569
* 570
* 583
* 584
For a complete list of buses visit: Rioonibus
Taxi
The safest way to get around at night is by taxi even for relatively short distances. You should verify that it is an authorized taxi.
- Central de Taxi, phone +55 21 5932598
- Ouro Taxi, phone +55 21 5688618
- Yellow Taxi, phone +55 21 2570684
Other services
Way To Go Brasil
Compass Turismo
Rent a car
Driving a car can be very dangerous, especially at night when many drivers do not use lights.
Also the Cariocas are famous for not stopping for red lights. It is now permissible and recommended to run a red light after 22 o’clock.
Car Search Form:
http://travel.ian.com/cars/index.jsp?cid=341828&city=Rio+de+Janeiro, ,BR&validateCity=true&submitted=true¤cyCode=EUR&locale=en
Road Trips Search Form:
http://travel.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=341828&pageName=rtHome¤cyCode=EUR&locale=en
Reach São Paulo by train from Rio de Janeiro
From Central Station Estação Dom Pedro II Central do Brasil, you can reach other parts of the country – including the night train to São Paulo.