Day trip from São José dos Campos to Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca lies 259 km (161 mi) east of São José dos Campos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 259 km (161 mi) apart, Barra da Tijuca is a realistic day trip from São José dos Campos: about 4 h 12 min each way by road.
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| São José dos Campos | Barra da Tijuca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 727,078 | 421,438 |
| Elevation | 596 m (1,955 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Barra da Tijuca
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Staying in Barra da Tijuca
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Barra da Tijuca. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 112 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barra da Tijuca from São José dos Campos?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, east of São José dos Campos; by road roughly 316 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from São José dos Campos to Barra da Tijuca by road?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São José dos Campos and Barra da Tijuca?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Barra da Tijuca?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Barra da Tijuca, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.