How to Reach Juiz de Fora
By Car / Bus
Juiz de Fora can be accessed via BR-040, a modern duplicated highway connecting the main southeastern cities of Brazil.
- Rio de Janeiro: 180 km — R$ 63 in tolls
- Belo Horizonte: 270 km — R$ 55 in tolls
- São Paulo: 480 km — R$ 133 in tolls
✈️ By Plane
Via Rio de Janeiro — Galeão International Airport (GIG)
Travelers may arrive through Galeão Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), one of Brazil’s main international gateways.
Taxi / Private Transfer
Fastest and most convenient option with direct transport from the airport to the Venue.
- Approximate cost: R$ 1000 (~US$ 200)
Bus — Budget Option
First, take a Taxi/Uber to
Rodoviária NovoRio,
Rio’s main bus terminal.
This stop is only a 5-minute walk from the Venue (Google Maps link)
- Taxi/Uber: R$ 75 (~US$ 15)
- Direct buses to Juiz de Fora every hour
- Duration: Approx. 3 hours
- Ticket: R$ 100 (~US$ 20)
Select “Juiz de Fora – Independência Shopping” as destination when purchasing tickets.
Some sites to buy tickets from/to Rio de Janeiro-Juiz de Fora: Guanabara, Clickbus, QueroPassagem
Via Zona da Mata Regional Airport (IZA)
Participants may also arrive via Zona da Mata Regional Airport (IZA), located approximately 50 km from the Venue.
Direct domestic flights operate from:
- São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
- São Paulo Congonhas (CGH)
- Campinas Viracopos (VCP)
Taxi (Coopertaxi)
Direct transfer from the airport to the Venue.
- Approximate fare: R$ 220 (~US$ 55)
Bus — Budget Option
Airport buses depart after every flight arrival toward Terminal Rodoviário Miguel Mansur.
- Ticket: R$ 25 (~US$ 5)
- Tickets can be purchased directly at the airport
- Taxi/Uber from the terminal to the Venue: R$ 40 (~US$ 8)