Transportation
Schedules and fares are subject to change.
Airport to City Access
Train, bus, taxi, and other options to the city center
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Public Transportation
Metro, bus, tram, and how to use them
Buenos Aires runs the Subte (metro) and a dense network of city buses called colectivos. You tap on with a SUBE card, which works across the Subte, colectivos and suburban trains. Beyond the capital, intercity long-distance buses are highly developed and form the backbone of public transport nationwide.
- Metro
- Subte in Buenos Aires
- Bus
- Colectivo, pay with SUBE
- Intercity
- Extensive long-distance buses
- One SUBE card covers Subte, colectivos and trains
IC Cards & Travel Passes
Discount passes and rechargeable transit cards
Transport cards: Rechargeable IC/smart cards available in most cities with metro systems
Tourist passes: Multi-day unlimited travel passes often available for visitors
- Cards save time vs buying single tickets each ride
- Some cards work across bus, metro, tram, and ferries
- Contactless credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) increasingly accepted
- Buy cards at airport, metro stations, or convenience stores
- Check if tourist day-passes offer better value for short stays
Car Rental & Driving
License requirements and traffic rules
License required: International Driving Permit (IDP) recommended alongside your home license
Driving side: Check if country drives on left or right
- Book in advance for better rates and availability
- Full insurance coverage recommended (CDW/LDW)
- Check fuel policy: full-to-full is standard
- GPS rental or offline maps essential for navigation
- Speed cameras and traffic fines may be sent to rental company
- Minimum age typically 21-25 for car rental
Intercity Travel
Long-distance buses, trains, and ferries
Long-distance buses (micro/ómnibus) are highly developed and comfortable, with reclining cama and semi-cama seats for overnight trips. Because Argentina stretches so far north to south, domestic flights matter for covering long distances quickly. Choose buses for value and flights to save time on the longest routes.
- Bus
- Micro/ómnibus, cama & semi-cama
- Flights
- Key for long distances
- Geography
- Long north-south country
- Cama seats recline flat for overnight comfort
Domestic Flights
Budget airlines and booking tips
Budget airlines: Low-cost carriers operate domestic routes in most medium-large countries
Booking: Book direct with airline or via comparison sites for best prices
- Budget airlines: check baggage fees (often not included)
- Arrive at airport 1.5-2 hours before domestic flights
- Flexibility with dates can save 30-50% on fares
- Domestic airport may differ from international terminal
Transportation Tips
Advice for safe and efficient travel
- Download offline maps (Google Maps or Maps.me) before traveling
- Keep hotel address written in local language/script
- Avoid unlicensed transport — use official services only
- Rush hours significantly affect travel time in cities
- Ask hotel staff for transport recommendations and fair prices
- Keep small denominations for public transport and taxis
- Take photos of bus/train schedules at stations for reference