Capital city, Argentina
Getting around Buenos Aires
How to get around Buenos Aires
Subte, buses and walking cover most of the center; use Uber or DiDi at night. Buy a SUBE card for the Subte, buses and suburban trains.
Ways to get around Buenos Aires
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Subte (metro) | About 1,000–1,700 ARS a ride | Six lines A–H; closes around 22:30; fares rise often |
| Colectivo (city bus) | About 700–1,200 ARS with SUBE | Runs 24 h on many lines; use Google Maps or Moovit |
| Uber / DiDi | About 5,000–10,000 ARS for 5 km | Cheaper than taxis and safer late at night |
| Radio taxi | Metered; about 6,000–11,000 ARS for 5 km | Black-and-yellow cabs; hail on the street or call a radio taxi |
| EcoBici | Free for first 30 min with registration | Public bike share with docks across the center |
Ride-hailing apps in Buenos Aires
A 5 km ride costs about $5,000–10,000 ($3.3–6.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most drivers; widely used, pay by card or cash |
| DiDi | Often cheaper than Uber; less availability late |
| Cabify | Fewer cars; sometimes useful for airport rides |
- Official taxis are metered and fine; pay with small bills. Stick to app or radio taxis at Ezeiza to avoid unlicensed drivers.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Ministro Pistarini (Ezeiza) (EZE)
Manuel Tienda León shuttle or Uber/taxi 40,000–70,000 ARS to the center, 45–75 min; airport buses and the 8 colectivo are cheaper but slow.
Jorge Newbery (Aeroparque) (AEP)
Within the city: taxi or Uber 8,000–16,000 ARS to Palermo or Recoleta, 15–25 min; handles domestic flights.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive with a home licence plus an IDP; licences from Mercosur countries are valid alone.
- Onward travel in Argentina: Long-distance buses with reclining semi-cama and cama seats cover the country; flights save days to Patagonia, Iguazú and the north. Long-distance trains are few and slow.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Buenos Aires?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, DiDi, Cabify.
What's the best way to get around Buenos Aires?
Subte, buses and walking cover most of the center; use Uber or DiDi at night. Buy a SUBE card for the Subte, buses and suburban trains.
How do I get from the airport to Buenos Aires?
Manuel Tienda León shuttle or Uber/taxi 40,000–70,000 ARS to the center, 45–75 min; airport buses and the 8 colectivo are cheaper but slow.
Is Buenos Aires walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Plataforma 10 (long-distance buses)
- Trenes Argentinos
- Buenos Aires City Government
- Aeropuertos Argentina
- Hospital Alemán
- Hospital Italiano
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