There are 6 ways to get from Tijuca to Rocinha by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Metrô Rio
best- Take the subway from Saens Pena to General OsorioL1
- Take the subway from General Osorio to São ConradoL4
45 minR$10–13Drive 14.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tijuca to Rocinha14.3 km
13 minR$8–12Line 302 bus
- Take the bus from BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I to Metrô Jardim Oceânico302 / ...
56 minR$10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tijuca to Rocinha14.3 km
13 minR$55–70Metrô Rio, line 539 bus
- Take the subway from Saens Pena to CantagaloL1
- Take the bus from BRS 2: Bolívar to Brizolão539
1h 18mR$10–13Line 415 bus, line 539 bus
- Take the bus from Praça Saens Peña to Ponto Final: Leblon :: Praça Antero de Quental415 / ...
- Take the bus from Metrô Antero de Quental to Brizolão539
1h 42m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuca to Rocinha is to drive which costs R$ 7 - R$ 12 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Tijuca to Rocinha is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs R$ 55 - R$ 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuca to Rocinha. However, there are services departing from Praça Saens Peña and arriving at Brizolão via Metrô Antero de Quental. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuca to Rocinha. However, there are services departing from Saens Pena and arriving at São Conrado via General Osorio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Tijuca and Rocinha is 23 km. The road distance is 14.3 km.
The best way to get from Tijuca to Rocinha without a car is to Metrô Rio which takes 45 min and costs R$ 10 - R$ 13.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Tijuca to Rocinha, including transfers.
Tijuca to Rocinha bus services, operated by Intersul, depart from Praça Saens Peña station.
Tijuca to Rocinha train services, operated by Metro Rio, depart from Saens Pena station.
Tijuca to Rocinha bus services, operated by Intersul, arrive at Ponto Final: Leblon :: Praça Antero de Quental station.
What companies run services between Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
You can take a subway from Saens Pena to São Conrado via General Osorio in around 45 min. Alternatively, Transcarioca operates a bus from BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I to Metrô Jardim Oceânico every 10 minutes. Tickets cost R$5 and the journey takes 51 min.
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- Phone
- 0800 595 1111
- Website
- metrorio.com.br
Subway from Saens Pena to General Osorio
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$5–8
- Schedules at
- metrorio.com.br
Subway from General Osorio to São Conrado
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$5
- Schedules at
- metrorio.com.br
Subway from Saens Pena to Cantagalo
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$5–8
- Schedules at
- metrorio.com.br
- Phone
- 0800 886 1000
- Website
- rioonibus.com
Bus from BRS 2,5,7,I: Saens Peña I to Metrô Jardim Oceânico
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$5
- Schedules at
- rioonibus.com
- Phone
- 0800 886 1000
- Website
- rioonibus.com
Bus from BRS 2: Bolívar to Brizolão
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$5
- Schedules at
- rioonibus.com
Bus from Praça Saens Peña to Ponto Final: Leblon :: Praça Antero de Quental
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$5
- Schedules at
- rioonibus.com
Bus from Metrô Antero de Quental to Brizolão
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- rioonibus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- R$55–70
Taxi Lotacao
- Phone
- (+55) (91) 9844-3972
- Website
- telefonedetaxi.com
Cc & Transportes
- Phone
- (+55) (91) 9915-2878
- Website
- telefonedetaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuca to Rocinha train services, operated by Metro Rio, arrive at General Osorio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuca to Rocinha is 14 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Tijuca to Rocinha.
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