the 7003 bus also stops in copacabana along avenida nossa senhora de copacabana, at the bus stops marked brs3. 

avenida nossa senhora de copacabana is the main avenue one block away from the water.

during peak hours, it is best to take the bus from the starting point at praça general osório in order to find a seat. 

travel time from ipanema to são francisco beach varies between 60 and 80 minutes.