# Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro transit and commute

> Rio Metro Line 1 (Botafogo), bus.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Transit: Rio Metro Line 1 (Botafogo), bus.
- Commute character: Multi-modal transit captures the metro's principal professional catchment.

## Key facts
- **city**: Rio de Janeiro
- **submarket**: Botafogo
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: R$240/sqm/mo · ≈ $53.5 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $56/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 22.4%

## FAQ
### Is Botafogo well-connected by transit?
Rio Metro Line 1 (Botafogo), bus.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/rio-de-janeiro/botafogo/topics/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.