Argentina by coach
Traveling by bus in Argentina is definitely one of the safest and cheapest ways of traveling while ensuring at the same time that you don't miss out on the beautiful natural landscapes around the country. Thanks to the well connected bus network between Argentina cities it is easy to reach the majority of the most popular destinations within the country in a day.Table Of Contents
Intercity buses in Argentina
In Argentina intercity buses are available on more than 4706 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 63 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Argentina intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like El Chalten - El Calafate or El Calafate - El Chalten can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.
Domestic routes
As mentioned above there are more than 4706 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Argentina. Below you will find some of the most popular Argentina travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:
Travel El Chalten to El Calafate
Travel El Calafate to El Chalten
Travel Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata
Travel Mar del Plata to Buenos Aires
Travel Buenos Aires to Rosario
Travel Buenos Aires to Cordoba
Travel Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu
Travel Puerto Iguazu to Buenos Aires
Travel Rosario to Buenos Aires
Travel Cordoba to Buenos Aires
Travel San Clemente del Tuyu to Buenos Aires
Travel Villa Carlos Paz to Cordoba
Airport buses in Argentina
If you are flying to Argentina you will land in one of 23 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Argentina airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.International airports:
Jorge Newbery (Airport)
Buenos Aires Ezeiza (Airport)
Bariloche (Airport)
Catamarca (Airport)
Cordoba (Airport)
Comodoro Rivadavia (Airport)
Corrientes (Airport)
El Calafate (Airport)
Mar del Plata (Airport)
Domestic airports:
Bahia Blanca (Airport)
Concordia (Airport)
Cutral Co (Airport)
El Bolson (Airport)
Esquel (Airport)
San Martín de los Andes (Airport)
La Rioja (Airport)
Posadas (Airport)
Puerto Madryn (Airport)
Bus companies in Argentina
There are over 130 bus companies operating in Argentina. 117 companies offer intercity bus lines, 1 companies drive airport shuttles, 5 companies operate regional and local lines, 32 bus companies offer bus rental and 5 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 35 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Buenos Aires and Grand Bourg.117 intercity bus companies operating in Argentina are very different in size. The largest Argentina company Via Tac connects more than 229 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Taqsa only has service to 2 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Argentina. Full list of bus companies in Argentina can be found here.
Bus stations in Argentina
In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Argentina there is a total of 555 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Argentina click here.
Hire a coach in Argentina
Argentina bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Argentina. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Argentina:
PCA Turismo
Plusmar
Flecha bus
MiniBus 21
Travel Tango
Public transportation in Argentina
In the majority of larger Argentina cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Cordoba or Rosario you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.
Here is a list of some Argentina companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.
TAMSE Cordoba
Infobus Rosario
El Cacique Ros
Fuerte Barragan
El Galgo
Capital Del Monte
Union Platense
La Union
Ceferino
ERSA
Public transportation in Argentina
As a visitor of Argentina, you have lots of great Argentina sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are La Plata Museum, Iguazú National Park (Puerto Iguazu) and Plaza de Mayo (Buenos Aires). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Argentina worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Argentina:
La Plata Museum
museum
Iguazú National Park
national park
Plaza de Mayo
monument
Aconcagua
natural beauty
Costa Park
amusement park
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
monumentFAQ about buses in Argentina
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