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Transfer from Araçatiba to Rio de Janeiro

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Road Transfer + Boat Crossing
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Transfer from Araçatiba and Praia Vermelha to Rio de Janeiro:

Road Transfer + Boat Crossing

Transfer with daily departures from Araçatiba and Praia Vermelha, on Ilha Grande, to Rio de Janeiro.

Our transfer is the fastest and safest way to travel from Ilha Grande to the airports and the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Shared transfer: the most economical option

A vehicle shared with other passengers, with the boat crossing already included. You board on Ilha Grande and, when you get off in Angra dos Reis, wait for the vehicle as instructed. There is a stop / change of vehicle at Marina Porto Real, and from there we drive to your door in Rio de Janeiro’s main neighbourhoods, such as Zona Sul, Centro, Barra and Tijuca, as well as to Santos Dumont and Galeão airports. For other neighbourhoods and towns in the region, you get off at one of our meeting points along the route.

 

Private transfer: faster and more comfortable

Shared crossing from Ilha Grande to Angra dos Reis. A private vehicle will be waiting near Santa Luzia station. It is about 2 hours 40 minutes by road to Rio de Janeiro. The connection between the crossing and the road transfer is immediate.

You can choose between a standard or executive car, an executive van or a bus, depending on the size of the group.

 

The Ilha Grande tourist tax is charged by Angra dos Reis City Hall and is not included in the transfer prices.

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Transfer from Araçatiba to Rio de Janeiro · Timetable

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Araçatiba / Praia Vermelha → Rio de Janeiro

Timetable — Araçatiba / Praia Vermelha → Rio de Janeiro
Boat departure Road Transfer Flights from (if you are going to the airport) Book
07:30 09:00 15:00 Secure seat →
09:45 12:15 18:00 Secure seat →
15:00 16:30 22:30 Secure seat →

Rio de Janeiro → Araçatiba / Praia Vermelha

Timetable — Rio de Janeiro → Araçatiba / Praia Vermelha
Pick-up window in Rio Boat departure Arrival in Araçatiba / Praia Vermelha Book
05:45 – 07:15 11:30 12:10 Secure seat →
08:45 – 10:15 16:00 16:40 Secure seat →

Please note: the boat times for the crossing to Araçatiba change according to the day of the week. Check the times in our booking panel. **At busy times the journey may take longer, depending on traffic on the roads and in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Boarding in Araçatiba and Praia Vermelha

The boat collects passengers directly from the piers and private decks of guesthouses in Araçatiba and Praia Vermelha, so the exact pickup time varies depending on the route sequence. On the day before travel, we will confirm your exact boarding time and location via WhatsApp. Please be at the pier 20 minutes in advance with your luggage ready, and present your voucher to the crew.

Check below which pier to board at according to your guesthouse.

Crossing to Angra dos Reis

The Flexboat takes between 35 and 45 minutes to reach Estação Santa Luzia in downtown Angra dos Reis. Depending on your boat schedule, there may be a wait before the van departs; the station is located close to local restaurants and shops. On the way to Rio, there is a quick stop at Marina Porto Real to switch vehicles, and our team handles all luggage transfer.

Ground transfer schedule timed to connect with the boat’s arrival.

Drop-off in Rio de Janeiro

We drop you off wherever you need in Rio de Janeiro: hotel, apartment, private address, Galeão (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU) airports, or the central bus station. For locations outside our primary coverage area, drop-offs are made at designated points along the route.

 

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For Passengers Heading Directly to the Airport

Select a departure time that ensures arrival at the airport at least 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. In our timetable, the last column indicates the earliest flight departure time we recommend for each transfer schedule. Please provide your flight number when booking.

On holidays and peak season, choose a departure with plenty of buffer time.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about this transfer

FULL LIST OF PICK-UP / DROP-OFF POINTS IN RIO DE JANEIRO - SHARED TRANSFER

Pick-up / drop-off points in Rio de Janeiro:

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU):
Meet at the INFRAERO information desk (1st floor)
Recommended for: all of downtown Rio

Tom Jobim International Airport (Galeão – GIG):
Terminal 2, international departures. Door D (outside, on the pavement)
Recommended for: Ilha do Governador / Bonsucesso / Brás de Pina / Cordovil / Olaria / Penha /Del Castilho

Neighbourhoods where we pick up at the door, except hard-to-reach places:
Arpoador, Botafogo, Catete, Copacabana, Flamengo, Gávea, Humaitá, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme and Urca.

Neighbourhoods where we pick up at the door, within a limited coverage area:
Barra da Tijuca, Gávea, Glória, Lapa, Lagoa, Laranjeiras, Santa Tereza, Tijuca. At your door or at a nearby meeting point.

Meeting points elsewhere in Rio de Janeiro:

 

DOWNTOWN

– Novohotel Porto Atlântico – Av. Prof. Pereira Reis, 49 – Santo Cristo
Recommended for: Bus station / Cidade Nova / Santo Cristo / Estácio / Rio Comprido / Niterói / Paquetá / São Gonçalo / Itaboraí


– Íbis Santos DumontRecommended for: Niterói / Paquetá

 

TIJUCA AND SURROUNDINGS
– Maracanã – Bellini statue
Recommended for: Tijuca / Andaraí / Grajaú / Vila Isabel / São Cristóvão / São Francisco / Xavier / Meier / Cascadura / Del Castilho / Piedade / Oswaldo Cruz / Riachuelo / Rio Comprido

– Shopping Tijuca
Recommended for: Tijuca / Andaraí / Grajaú / Vila Isabel


COSME VELHO
– Largo do Boticário – Joe Joe Hostel in Cosme Velho
Recommended for: Cosme Velho

 

BARRA
We pick up at the door in most of Barra da Tijuca and have meeting points for those staying in nearby neighbourhoods.
– Av. das Américas, 10.500
Recommended for: Recreio / Vargem Grande / Guaratiba / Jacarepaguá / Curicica / Praça Seca / Taquara

– Barra Point – Av. Armando Lombardi, 350
Recommended for: Itanhangá

– PromoInfo Barra – Av. das Américas, 6.700

Recommended for: Av. Ayrton Senna and Abelardo Bueno/ Jacarepaguá / Curicica / Praça Seca / Taquara

 

SÃO CONRADO

– Hotel Nacional
Recommended for: São Conrado / Joá

– Shopping Fashion Mall
Recommended for: São Conrado / Joá

 

AV. BRASIL
– Posto Medanha – Av. Brasil, 33.570
Recommended for: Campo Grande / Santíssimo / Senador Camará / Bangu / Santa Cruz / Paciência
– Deodoro (former Shell station) – Av. Brasil 2550
Recommended for: Anchieta / Deodoro / Edson Passos / Guadalupe / Nilópolis / Olinda / Realengo / Bento Ribeiro / Madureira / Padre Miguel / Ricardo de Albuquerque
– Motel Champion – Av. Brasil, 19.000
Recommended for: Parada de Lucas / Vista Alegre / Irajá

 

RODOVIA PRESIDENTE DUTRA
– Posto Ipiranga (Nivea) – Rodovia Presidente Dutra km 185
Recommended for: Austin / Queimados / Comendador Soares
– Sta. Alice Seropédica (Bob’s) – Rodovia Presidente Dutra km 204, Lote 65
Recommended for: Japeri / Paracambi / Engenheiro Pedreira / Seropédica
– Posto 13 / Burguer King – Rodovia Presidente Dutra, 228
Recommended for: Belford Roxo / Mesquita / Miguel Couto / Nova Iguaçu
– Posto Galop – Rodovia Presidente Dutra, km163
Recommended for: São João de Meriti / Vilar dos Teles / Pavuna

 

CAXIAS

– Duque de Caxias City Hall: Alameda Esmeralda, 206
Recommended for: Petrópolis / Magé / Xerém / Santa Cruz da Serra / Campos Elíseos / Gramacho
– Hospital Moacyr do Carmo – Rod. Washington Luiz, 3200
Recommended for: Downtown Caxias

 

ITAGUAÍ
– Parada Costa Verde
Recommended for: Itaguaí / Guaratiba

Once we receive your booking, we will contact you to confirm the pick-up point.

FULL LIST OF BOARDING / ARRIVAL POINTS IN ARAÇATIBA AND PRAIA VERMELHA

You must choose the pier where you will board / get off in Araçatiba and Praia Vermelha, according to where you are staying.

 

Tourist pier or guesthouses with their own deck

 

To help you, here are some guesthouses and their boarding / arrival points:

 

Araçatiba – Main pier: Tropical, Cantinho de Ará, Bellas Águas, La Coquile, Tony Montana, Encanto da Ilha, Espaço Villa Ara, Casa Caiçara, Pousada da Ponte, Pouso do Sol, Nena suítes, Mar de Araçatiba, Gabriel, Cibelis, Encanto do Pai, Recanto do Sol.

 

Araçatiba – Guesthouses with a deck: Verde Mar, Bangalo Preferido, Refúgio do Capitão, Convés, Mar da Lua, Canto da Saracura, Popeye, Cruzoé, Bem Natural, Vila Pedra Mar, Espaço He Nalu.

 

Araçatiba – Praia da Cachoeira: Casa da Ilha, Mar de Sonhos.

 

Araçatiba – Bem Natural pier: João e Maria, Cabanas do Pedro.

 

Praia Vermelha: Ponta da Barca, Dolce Vita, Pousada Frezza, Lagamar.

 

Do I need to book my transfer in advance?

Yes, always. On public holidays, weekends and in high season, we recommend booking even further ahead. We have a limited number of seats per departure, and they do sell out. When you book online, you get your confirmation right away, then the voucher by e-mail, and you just show it at the pier.

Is the crossing to Ilha Grande safe? Does the boat run in the rain?

Yes. Flexboats are certified by the Brazilian Navy, carry life jackets for every passenger and are operated by experienced sailors. They have a fibreglass hull and inflatable sides, which give stability and safety. They run normally in the rain. In extreme sea conditions, the departure is cancelled for safety and you will be notified immediately.