Rio Claro to São Carlos by bus
São Carlos lies 55 km (34 mi) north-west of Rio Claro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 68 km (42 mi) of road.
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| Rio Claro | São Carlos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 201,418 | 266,427 |
| Elevation | 617 m (2,024 ft) | 838 m (2,749 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 13500-000–27460-000 | 13560-000–89885-000 |
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Common questions
How far is São Carlos from Rio Claro?
55 km (34 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rio Claro; by road roughly 68 km (42 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio Claro to São Carlos by bus?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio Claro and São Carlos?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.