How to get from Buenos Aires to San Juan
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to San Juan: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 50 min). By bus it's about 20 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 989 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 50 min | 989 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 20 h 45 minestimated | 1.286 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 15 h 10 minestimated | 1.286 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 San Juan dura aproximadamente 1 h 50 min (989 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 45 min. En auto son unos 1.286 km por ruta, cerca de 15 h 10 min 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 San Juan?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 50 min, by bus ~20 h 45 min and by car ~15 h 10 min.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to San Juan?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–San Juan route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 50 min and covers about 989 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to San Juan?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 50 min vs ~20 h 45 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 San Juan?
It's about 1.286 km by road, roughly 15 h 10 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and San Juan?
In a straight line it's about 989 km between Buenos Aires and San Juan.
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