R$ 4,30 gets you from Charitas in Niterói straight to GIG
The 760D intermunicipal bus runs between Charitas, in Niterói, and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG), giving locals and budget flyers a direct land option that skips the ferry plus taxi combo. It connects Charitas to both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, which is handy if you already know your airline’s terminal before you board.
At a flat fare of around R$ 4,30, the 760D undercuts taxis and app cars by a long shot, especially on solo trips. You pay like a normal city/intermunicipal bus, so have small bills or a Rio transit card ready if you use one elsewhere in the metro area. For context, that fare is roughly what you’d pay for a short bus ride inside Rio, not a cross-bay airport connection.
The 760D serves Charitas on the Niterói side and then heads to Galeão, dropping at the airport roadway for Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Check which building your airline uses; for example, many international carriers run out of T2 at GIG, while some domestic routes still use T1. Knowing this before you get on in Charitas saves you from backtracking with bags between 1 and 2 after you arrive.
Schedules can shift, so check the latest 760D timetable locally or on a transit app before leaving Charitas, especially for early departures or late arrivals after 22:00. Travel time depends heavily on traffic around the Rio–Niterói bridge and the Linha Vermelha access roads; in peak weekday rush, add at least 30–45 minutes to whatever the nominal run time looks like. Build the buffer if you’re targeting a tight check-in window at GIG.
The bus is a standard commuter-style ride, not an airport coach, so don’t count on luggage racks or ultra-soft seating. You’ll likely handle suitcases in the aisle or at your feet, and the ride can get crowded at typical work hours on the Niterói side. If you’re carrying oversized gear—think surfboards or large instrument cases—this R$ 4,30 option may feel like more hassle than it’s worth compared to splitting a car.
One practical tip: board in Charitas with at least one full hour more than a taxi quote for the same route, especially if your flight leaves from Terminal 2 in the evening bank of departures. That extra 60 minutes usually covers traffic, slow boarding, and the walk from the bus stop to your airline’s check-in row at GIG.