How to get from Buenos Aires to San Miguel de Tucumán
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to San Miguel de Tucumán: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 55 min). By bus it's about 22 h 25 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.070 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 55 min | 1.070 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines |
Bus | 22 h 25 minestimated | 1.391 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 16 h 20 minestimated | 1.391 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 Miguel de Tucumán dura aproximadamente 1 h 55 min (1.070 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 22 h 25 min. En auto son unos 1.391 km por ruta, cerca de 16 h 20 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 Miguel de Tucumán?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 55 min, by bus ~22 h 25 min and by car ~16 h 20 min.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to San Miguel de Tucumán?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–San Miguel de Tucumán route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas and LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 55 min and covers about 1.070 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to San Miguel de Tucumán?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 55 min vs ~22 h 25 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 Miguel de Tucumán?
It's about 1.391 km by road, roughly 16 h 20 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and San Miguel de Tucumán?
In a straight line it's about 1.070 km between Buenos Aires and San Miguel de Tucumán.
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