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BRT 42 and metro line 2 to CariocaorWelcome Pickups transfer to Rio de Janeiro?

The short answer

For one traveler the BRT 42 and metro line 2 to Carioca is cheaper by R$127.30. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Welcome Pickups transfer to Rio de Janeiro is quicker: 30 min against 1 h 13.

BRT 42 and metro line 2 to Carioca: 04:20–23:15. Welcome Pickups transfer to Rio de Janeiro: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in BRL. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Rio de Janeiro is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
TravelersBRT 42 and metro line 2 to CariocaWelcome Pickups transfer to Rio de JaneiroDifference
1R$9.70about R$137R$127.30
2R$19.40about R$137R$117.60
3R$29.10about R$137R$107.90
4R$38.80about R$297R$258.20
5R$48.50about R$297R$248.50
6R$58.20about R$297R$238.80
7R$67.90about R$594R$526.10
8R$77.60about R$594R$516.40

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
422 · MOBI-Rio and MetrôRioBRT 42 and metro line 2 to Carioca
From
Galeão – Tom Jobim 2 BRT station, outside Terminal 2 arrivals at door D, or Tom Jobim 1 at Terminal 1
To
Carioca metro station, on Largo da Carioca in the Centro
Runs
04:20–23:15
Journey
73 min

Change at Vicente de Carvalho from the BRT to the metro, inside the station.

On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays line 2 trains may end at Estácio: change there to line 1 for Carioca.

BRT 42 and metro line 2 to Carioca: price for every party size

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