How to get from Mendoza to Buenos Aires
There are 3 ways to get from Mendoza to Buenos Aires: 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 Mendoza y Buenos Aires 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 Mendoza to Buenos Aires?
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 Mendoza to Buenos Aires?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Mendoza–Buenos Aires 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 Mendoza to Buenos Aires?
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 Mendoza to Buenos Aires?
It's about 1.273 km by road, roughly 15 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Mendoza and Buenos Aires?
In a straight line it's about 979 km between Mendoza and Buenos Aires.
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