How to travel from Humahuaca to Mendoza, Argentina

The distance between Humahuaca and Mendoza is around 1,211km (752 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Salta then fly from Salta (SLA) to Mendoza (MDZ).

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 19,610($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Mendoza.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 5,095($40)
Operated by

El Rapido Internacional

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mendoza.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Distance1,419km (882 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Humahuaca and Mendoza

There are several options for getting from Humahuaca to Mendoza by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,950 ($31) and will take around 23h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 19,610 ($155).

The distance between Humahuaca and Mendoza is around 1,211km (752 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,130km (702 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Humahuaca and Mendoza by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Humahuaca to Mendoza is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx ARS 19,610 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Humahuaca and Mendoza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,950 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Humahuaca and Mendoza. We recommend that you take the bus to Salta then fly from Salta (SLA) to Mendoza (MDZ). instead which will take 6h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Humahuaca and Mendoza. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Humahuaca and Mendoza with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 23h 50m.

El Rapido Internacional, Andesmar, Balut and Flecha Bus run regular bus services between Humahuaca and Mendoza. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Humahuaca to Mendoza. We recommend that you take the bus to Salta then fly from Salta (SLA) to Mendoza (MDZ). instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Humahuaca and Mendoza. The distance is around 1,419km (882 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Humahuaca to Mendoza is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ARS 19,610 ($155).

How do I get from Humahuaca to Mendoza

Compare travel optionsbetween Humahuaca and Mendoza

Transport options from Humahuaca to Mendoza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
6h 35m
ARS 19,610($155)
5 times a day1,211km (752 miles)
Bus to Ciudad Perico, plane7h 55m
ARS 18,720($145)
once daily1,541km (958 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 50m
ARS 5,095($40)
once daily1,526km (948 miles)
Bus via General Guemes23h 60m
ARS 3,950($31)
once daily1,536km (954 miles)
Drive
16h 45m
ARS 19,610($155)
on demand1,419km (882 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