How to get from Buenos Aires to San Luis
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to San Luis: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 30 min). By bus it's about 15 h 40 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 746 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 30 min | 746 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas |
Bus | 15 h 40 minestimated | 970 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 11 h 25 minestimated | 970 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 Luis dura aproximadamente 1 h 30 min (746 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 15 h 40 min. En auto son unos 970 km por ruta, cerca de 11 h 25 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 Luis?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 30 min, by bus ~15 h 40 min and by car ~11 h 25 min.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to San Luis?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–San Luis route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 30 min and covers about 746 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to San Luis?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 30 min vs ~15 h 40 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 Luis?
It's about 970 km by road, roughly 11 h 25 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and San Luis?
In a straight line it's about 746 km between Buenos Aires and San Luis.
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