Train from Rio das Ostras to Meruoca

Travel Recommendation: Rio das Ostras, RJ to Meruoca, CE

Transport Mode: Combination of Bus and Domestic Flight

• Companies: For bus travel, consider Viação 1001 and Viação Gontijo; for flights, look at LATAM Brazil and Avianca Brazil.
• Duration: Total travel time is approximately 12 hours.
• Distance: The total distance covered will be around 1,300 km (800 miles).
• Costs: Estimated costs are approximately $200 CAD, broken down as follows: $50 CAD for the bus ticket from Rio das Ostras to Rio de Janeiro, and $150 CAD for a domestic flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, plus airport transfer costs.
• Roads/Routes: The bus route will primarily follow BR-101 and then access BR-116 towards Rio de Janeiro.

Pro Tip: For the best flight deals, book your tickets at least 4-6 weeks in advance and consider early morning flights to avoid delays.

To maximize your journey, first take the bus from Rio das Ostras to Rio de Janeiro (approximately 2.5 hours), then book a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza (around 3 hours). From Fortaleza, take a local bus or taxi to Meruoca, which is about 200 km away (approximately 2.5-3 hours). This combination is efficient and connects well with transportation schedules.