R$18 links GIG directly to Charitas in Niterói
The 1760D (Galeão x Charitas) bus runs between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and the Charitas area in Niterói, mainly serving residents and frequent commuters moving between the airport and the east side of Guanabara Bay. It’s an intermunicipal route, so think of it as a regular city connection, not an airport coach with luggage service or tourist commentary.
This line serves both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at GIG, so check the “1760D Galeão x Charitas” sign on the front of the bus before boarding. Standard fare sits at R$ 18,00, paid on board in local currency or via the usual Rio bus payment methods. Expect a mixed crowd of airport workers and Niterói locals heading to or from Charitas rather than travelers with big checked bags.
Operation is in typical Rio urban-bus style, with buses pulling up curbside outside the terminals, not inside a dedicated airport transfer bay. The run to Charitas in Niterói usually takes longer during weekday rush hours, often 60 minutes or more, because the route crosses between municipalities and hits regular city traffic. If you have a flight leaving from Terminal 2, build in at least a 90-minute buffer from Charitas to the airport.
Use this bus only if you specifically need Charitas or nearby Niterói neighborhoods; for Ipanema, Copacabana, or Barra, other lines work better. At R$ 18,00, it’s cheaper than most app rides across the bridge, especially in peak-time dynamic pricing, but less flexible if you’re carrying two or more large suitcases. Seating is standard city-bus level, with grab bars and limited room in the aisle when the bus fills up.
Step-by-step: taking 1760D between GIG and Charitas
- 1. At arrivals, find the curb outside Terminal 1 or 2: walk to the public bus stops signed for municipal lines serving Galeão.
- 2. Look for the 1760D sign: check the route plate or electronic display reading “1760D Galeão x Charitas” before you get on.
- 3. Have R$ 18,00 ready: pay the driver or fare collector in cash or with the local transit payment option used on Rio buses.
- 4. Keep bags compact: place small luggage on your lap or in front of your seat; large checked-size bags make more sense in a taxi or app car.
- 5. Ride to the Charitas end of the route: get off near your address or transfer to local Niterói buses or app rides for the final few kilometers.
- 6. For the return to GIG: board 1760D in Charitas toward “Galeão,” pay R$ 18,00 again, and aim to reach the airport at least 2 hours before a domestic flight or 3 hours before international.
One last tip: use a maps app with live traffic and bus times so you can see if 1760D is delayed and decide early if you need to switch to an app car or taxi instead.