The public bus system is one of the best on the South American continent. Routes comprehensively cover most parts of the cities. You can also be guaranteed to find a bus to many tourist attractions. Curitiba City has the best local bus transport system in the country.

There is no monopoly in the local bus industry in Brazil; there are a number of private companies plying the same routes. Standard fares are charged regardless of the companies and will depend on your destination. The main bus station for transport within the towns and cities is locally referred to as a Rodoviaria.

Long distance travel:

There are also buses that travel within the major towns and cities. The popular routes are the Rio to Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo to Brasilia and Salvador to Recife; though there are buses that connect between many other cities.

Long distance travel may require prior booking from a company usually at its office. These buses are normally comfortable and feature; reclining seats, air conditioning and some may have toilets on-board.

The luxury options cost more and feature; an onboard attendant and sometimes television.

Long distance bus transport is significantly cheaper than taking a domestic flight and is a popular choice for most Brazilians.
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An informative article on public bus services in Brazil