How to travel from Buenos Aires to Mendoza, Argentina

The distance between Buenos Aires and Mendoza is around 1,002km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Buenos Aires to Mendoza by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MendozaBuenos Aires if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Mendoza (MDZ).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 14,900($115)
Operated by

Flybondi

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Mendoza.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,820($30)
Operated by

Sendas

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mendoza.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance1,047km (651 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buenos Aires and Mendoza

There are several options for getting from Buenos Aires to Mendoza by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,565 ($28) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 14,900 ($115).

The distance between Buenos Aires and Mendoza is around 1,002km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 980km (609 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Buenos Aires and Mendoza by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buenos Aires to Mendoza is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 14,900 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Buenos Aires and Mendoza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,565 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Buenos Aires and Mendoza. We recommend that you fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Mendoza (MDZ). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buenos Aires and Mendoza. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Buenos Aires and Mendoza with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 13h 30m.

Sendas and San Juan Mar del Plata run regular bus services between Buenos Aires and Mendoza. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Buenos Aires and Mendoza. Flights depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and arrive at Mendoza (MDZ). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Buenos Aires and Mendoza with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Flybondi, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Jetsmart and Sky Airline fly between Buenos Aires and Mendoza. Flights depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and and arrive into Mendoza (MDZ). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Buenos Aires to Mendoza typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and and arrive into Mendoza (MDZ).

The closest major airport to Mendoza is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) (MDZ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Mendoza. San Juan Airport (UAQ) (UAQ) and San Rafael Airport (AFA) (AFA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buenos Aires and Mendoza. The distance is around 1,047km (651 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buenos Aires to Mendoza is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ARS 14,900 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Buenos Aires and Mendoza

Transport options from Buenos Aires to Mendoza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 20m
ARS 14,900($115)
every 10 mins1,002km (622 miles)
Fly to Mendoza (MDZ)2h 35m
ARS 30,180($235)
every 3 hours1,013km (629 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
ARS 3,820($30)
5 times a week1,061km (659 miles)
Bus to Mendoza16h 10m
ARS 3,565($28)
once daily1,071km (665 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
ARS 14,515($115)
on demand1,047km (651 miles)

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Airports near Mendoza

The following major airports near Mendoza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

MDZ
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Mendoza
UAQ
San Juan Airport (UAQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Mendoza
AFA
San Rafael Airport (AFA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Mendoza