Transport at REC
10 ways to get to and from Recife: Rideshare · Hotel shuttle · City bus · Metro · Intercity coach · Taxi.
Options
10
Modes
6
Rideshare
2 options
~15-25 min to Boa Viagem in light traffic
Typical fares similar to or slightly lower than Uber; local screenshots in r/recife show airport–Boa Viagem often R$13-22 with promotions
Hotel shuttle
1 option
~: "not mentioned"
: "more expensive than booking an Uber"
City bus
4 options
~25-40 min depending on traffic
R$2-3
Metro
1 option
~20-25 min to central Recife stations
R$2-3
Intercity coach
1 option
~Roughly 30-60 min by car depending on traffic; metro+bus combinations can take 45-70 min
No dedicated airport–Rodoviária coach; combined metro+bus option would typically be under R$10 total, while taxi/app rides to Rodoviária are often reported around R$40-70 depending on traffic
Taxi
1 option
~15-25 min to Boa Viagem in light traffic
Typical airport–Boa Viagem around R$25-40 according to recent Google/TripAdvisor reports
Frequently asked
How do I get from Recife Airport (REC) to the city?
REC has 10 ground-transport options — Rideshare, Hotel shuttle, City bus, Metro, Intercity coach. Each listing has the route, typical cost, and journey time.
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