
Houston to Rio De Janeiro Flight Tickets
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Houston has 3 airports, while Rio De Janeiro has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Houston and Rio De Janeiro - Airport Transportation
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus 40: You can reach the airport in approximately 45-60 minutes with the METRO Bus 40 line departing from downtown Houston. Services run every 12-30 minutes.
Bus 500 (Express): You can reach the airport in approximately 30-45 minutes with the METRO Bus 500 line departing from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Services run every 15-30 minutes from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Taxi: It is possible to reach HOU by taxi from the city center. The journey time can vary between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
Uber/Lyft: You can book an Uber or Lyft from the city center to HOU. The journey time is 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
Car Rental: You can rent a car from car rental offices in the city center and reach HOU. The journey time varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus: METRO 102 Bush IAH Express (Downtown → IAH)
To travel from downtown to the airport using public transportation, you can again use the METRO 102 Bush IAH Express line. The bus departs from stops on Travis Street, Louisiana Street, or Smith Street in Downtown and goes directly to George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Airport. The journey usually takes 50–70 minutes depending on traffic. Services run approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 30–60 minutes on weekends.
Metro/Train: METRORail + 102 Bush IAH Express (Combination)
If you are staying in or around downtown Houston, you can first use METRORail to reach Downtown and then transfer to the 102 bus. For instance, traveling from the Museum District or Texas Medical Center to Downtown via the Red Line takes about 10–20 minutes, and then from Downtown to IAH with the 102 bus takes 50–70 minutes; you can plan a total journey of around 60–90 minutes.
Taxi: Getting to the airport from downtown Houston by taxi is quite easy. The travel time by taxi is usually 30-45 minutes. You can take a taxi from taxi stands in the city center or call one via an app.
Uber/Bolt: It is also possible to reach the airport from downtown Houston using Uber or Bolt. Vehicles you call through the app will pick you up from a designated area. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Car Rental: There are many car rental options available in the city center. You can easily reach the airport with a rented vehicle. Car rental offices are commonly found in the city center.
Jacarepaguá Airport (RRJ)
From Airport to City Center
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the terminal exit of Jacarepaguá Airport, providing direct access to Centro, the city center of Rio de Janeiro. The travel time is approximately 29 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Bus: The number 38 night bus departs from Pedro Corrêa stop, providing transportation to the city center. The travel time is approximately 63 minutes. Services run hourly and operate during nighttime.
Private Transfer/Shuttle: Local shuttle services like Wrio Transporte Executivo or Transfer In Rio offer transportation from Jacarepaguá Airport to the city center. The travel time is about 30 minutes by car distance. These services work by reservation and are accessible 24 hours.
Uber/Rideshare: Uber service can be used from Jacarepaguá Airport to Rio city center. The travel time varies between 29-30 minutes depending on traffic. Service can be requested 24/7 through the app.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
From Airport to City Center
Bus (Lines 167 and 232): Bus lines 167 and 232 provide transportation from Santos Dumont Airport to the city center in approximately 8-14 minutes. Buses depart every 5 minutes, offering a wide transportation network.
Metro (Line L1) and Bus Combination: You can reach the city center in about 9 minutes by taking bus 167 from the airport to the Academia Brasileira de Letras stop, then boarding the L1 metro line from Cinelândia station.
VLT Carioca (Light Rail System) and Bus Combination: Again, take bus 167 to the Academia Brasileira de Letras stop, then board the L3 VLT line from Antonio Carlos station to reach Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena Africa station. This journey takes approximately 21 minutes.
Taxi: You can quickly and comfortably reach the city center from the official taxi stands located at the airport exits. The journey takes about 4 minutes.
Uber: You can also use the Uber app to travel from Santos Dumont Airport to the city center. Driver availability may vary depending on the date and time.
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG)
From Airport to City Center
Bus (BRT): BRT bus lines from Galeão International Airport, such as those heading towards Alvorada, depart from the terminal exit. They provide transfer-based access to the city center, and the journey takes approximately 40-90 minutes. Services run every 10-20 minutes and generally operate between 05:00-00:00.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the airport terminal exits. They provide direct access to the city center, and the journey takes 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi services are available 24/7.
Uber/Transportation Apps: Apps like Uber offer transportation from pick-up points in the airport Arrivals area to the city center. The journey takes 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. Apps operate at all hours of the day.
Private Shuttle/Transfer: Private shuttle or transfer services provide transportation from the airport to the city center with a reservation. The journey takes approximately 60-90 minutes. Services generally operate between 00:00-23:59.
Metro: There is no direct metro line from the airport. However, you can transfer by bus to the Jardim Botânico metro station to reach the city center. The total journey time can extend up to 2-3 hours.