How to get from Buenos Aires to San Rafael
There are 3 ways to get from Buenos Aires to San Rafael: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 45 min). By bus it's about 19 h 10 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 914 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 45 min | 914 km | Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas |
Bus | 19 h 10 minestimated | 1.188 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 14 hestimated | 1.188 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 Rafael dura aproximadamente 1 h 45 min (914 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 19 h 10 min. En auto son unos 1.188 km por ruta, cerca de 14 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 San Rafael?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 45 min, by bus ~19 h 10 min and by car ~14 h.
Are there flights from Buenos Aires to San Rafael?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Buenos Aires–San Rafael route is operated by Aerolineas Argentinas (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 45 min and covers about 914 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Buenos Aires to San Rafael?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 45 min vs ~19 h 10 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 Rafael?
It's about 1.188 km by road, roughly 14 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and San Rafael?
In a straight line it's about 914 km between Buenos Aires and San Rafael.
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