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Pro Tip: Book your flight mid-week for potentially lower fares and less crowded flights.
Pro Tip: Choose a sleeper bus for overnight travel to ensure you arrive rested.
Pro Tip: Purchase your bus ticket in advance online for guaranteed seating.
The most efficient travel route from Rio de Janeiro to Olinda Nova do Maranhão is to take a flight from Rio de Janeiro (Galeão International Airport) to São Luís, which takes approximately 3 hours. From São Luís, you can take a bus to Olinda Nova do Maranhão, which takes around 1.5 hours. If you prefer land travel, an alternative option is to take a bus directly from Rio de Janeiro to São Luís, albeit it will take about 30 hours.
Total Estimated Duration: 3 hours (flight) + 1.5 hours (bus) = 4.5 hours; 30 hours (bus only option)
Total Distance: 1,400 km (870 miles) by flight, 2,400 km (1,491 miles) by bus to São Luís, plus 85 km (53 miles) to Olinda Nova do Maranhão.
Total Estimated Costs: Between £120-£220 (flight) + £80-£150 (bus to São Luís) + £5-£10 (local bus) = £205-£380 based on selected travel options.
Final Recommendation: The air travel option followed by a bus trip offers the best blend of speed and practicality, especially considering the long bus durations.
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