Air Travel
- Companies: LATAM Airlines, GOL Airlines
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours (including layover)
- Distance: 2,200 kilometers (1,367 miles)
- Costs: Approximately $400 - $600 CAD for a round trip
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: Book your flight well in advance and opt for flights that minimize layover times to reduce total travel time.
Bus Travel
- Companies: 1001, Expresso Guanabara
- Duration: Approximately 35 hours (including breaks)
- Distance: 2,400 kilometers (1,491 miles)
- Costs: Approximately $150 - $250 CAD for a one-way ticket
- Roads/Routes: BR-101, BR-316
Pro Tip: Take an overnight bus to save on accommodation costs and arrive in the morning to maximize your time in Cachoeira Grande.
Combination Travel (Bus and Flight)
- Transport Mode: Bus from Rio das Ostras to downtown Rio de Janeiro, then flight to São Luís, followed by a bus to Cachoeira Grande.
- Companies: Bus with 1001; Flight with LATAM Airlines; Bus with Expresso Parnaíba.
- Duration: Approximately 10 hours (3 hours bus + 1.5 hours flight + 5.5 hours bus from São Luís)
- Distance: 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles, total travel distance via combination)
- Costs: Approximately $250 - $400 CAD for the complete journey
- Roads/Routes: BR-101, BR-226, MA-202
Pro Tip: Ensure to book the connections beforehand to make the transition between bus and flight seamless.
Recommendation: For the best balance of cost and time, the combination of bus to Rio de Janeiro and then flying to São Luís is highly recommended. This method allows you to avoid a long direct bus journey, making it a more comfortable travel experience.