Tourists who arrive at the
City of Buenos Aires by
plane can do it through the
Jorge Newbery Airport, better known as Aeroparque or arrive at the
Ministro Pistarini International Airport, popularly called Ezeiza after the town where it is located.
The first of these two air terminals is mainly used for domestic flightsand regional, while the latter receives planes from all over the world, concentrating the largest influx of passengers.
Although this The latter is the one that offers the most international connections, it is also the furthest from the city. Aeroparque is just 8 km from neighborhoods such as Recoleta and a shorter distance from Palermo. Ezeiza, meanwhile, is approximately 35 km. And that is when the doubt arises: how do I get from the Ezeiza International Airport to the center of Buenos Aires?
There are several options, let's see all the alternatives possible.
Public transport
The lline 8 It is the one that makes the journey to the City. It has a route known as semi-fast that leaves the airport and arrives at Plaza de Mayo, located in the Monserrat neighborhood.
The trip is by highway and the company promises that it will take one now. According to what they publish on their Twitter account, (@linea8riogrande) where they provide information on traffic schedules and complications, they have a frequency of 15 minutes. The buses start operating at 6 am. The last trip leaves at 9:00 p.m.
It should be mentioned that the line has two routes that pass through Ezeiza. Take the one that says “Airport x Highway”. In case of confusion, the others also arrive at the center but go through Liniers, they have more stops and the journey takes twice as long.
Important: these groups do not have a special compartment for luggage.
This is the most economical option. Keep in mind that in order to get on, you need to have the SUBE card. This can be purchased at the Tourist Service stand located in the air terminal.
On the other hand, those who arrive at Plaza de Mayo and must take another bus to ;
reaching the destination will pay half of the ticket since, if you make a second transfer within 2 hours, a discount is made automatically. If you take three, it costs 75% less.
Combi
Manuel Tienda León is the most popular company. Their combis and buses make trips from the airport to the Terminal Madero, located at Av. Eduardo Madero 401. It is best to hire the service in advance, but they also have offices in Ezeiza to find out about prices and places upon arrival.
In addition, this company provides door-to-door services, that is, you can hire take you to a hotel. And for those who want a more personalized transfer, without sharing with other passengers, they can consult their remises service.
This company also connects Ezeiza and Aeroparque, Ezeiza with the city of
La Plata and Ezeiza with
Mar del Plata, among other options.
Minibus Ezeiza is the other alternative. Make trips yes or yes with prior reservation. The fare differs between passengers who do not have luggage and those who do. Tourists arrive at Defensa 419,
San Telmo.
The fixed departure times are at 9, 10, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30 and 4.30.
Private transport
This is the
most comfortable option. Numerous tourism companies offer this
transfer service.
Upon arrival, a person from the contracted company waits for the tourists with a sign and takes them to the chosen hotel.
By taxi and remises
This is usually the most expensive alternative. The companies authorized to operate are: On Baires Transfer, Remis Vip Cars, Remis Manuel Tienda León, Remis Transfer Express, Taxis Municipality of Ezeiza, Taxis Municipality of the City of Buenos Aires.
From the page of Aeropuertos Argentinas 2000, they advise for safety, not to take the transport services offered out loud, but go to the existing stands at the airport.
Uber and Cabify
Although these applications are not standardized, they work correctly and are a cheaper option than the previous. You have to know that your rate is governed by taking into account the demand of the moment, that is to say that if it is a time when many users are asking for cars, the price rises.
By car
Those who rent a car or have their own waiting for them upon arrival should take the Ricchieri Highway. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. Important: there is a toll on that route.