How to get from Buenos Aires to Mendoza
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Mendoza: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 50 min). By bus it's about 20 h 30 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 979 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 50 min | 979 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 20 h 30 minestimated | 1.273 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 15 hestimated | 1.273 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Buenos Aires y Mendoza dura aproximadamente 1 h 50 min (979 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 20 h 30 min. En auto son unos 1.273 km por ruta, cerca de 15 h de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Mendoza?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 50 min, by bus ~20 h 30 min and by car ~15 h.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to Mendoza?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–Mendoza route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 50 min and covers about 979 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 50 min vs ~20 h 30 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Buenos Aires to Mendoza?
It's about 1.273 km by road, roughly 15 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Mendoza?
In a straight line it's about 979 km between Buenos Aires and Mendoza.
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