while by bus, average travel time is about 120 minutes each way, at a cost of up to 30 reals per person, roundtrip depending on the buses used. the road connecting the rest of rio de janeiro to praia do canto goes through a protected area, and as a result the fleet of authorized buses that go back and forth on this line is limited. getting to this part of rio via bus can be a bit complicated for visitors who are not familiar with the city, or not fluent in portuguese.
