The distance between Mar del Plata and Salta is around 1,680km (1,044 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Mar del Plata to Salta by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Salta → Mar del Plata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Salta (SLA).
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Take the bus to Retiro and then to Salta.
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Take the train to Constitución Station and then to San Miguel de Tucumán then take the bus to Salta.
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There are several options for getting from Mar del Plata to Salta by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ARS 2,290 ($18) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 45,460 ($355).
The distance between Mar del Plata and Salta is around 1,680km (1,044 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,570km (976 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Mar del Plata and Salta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mar del Plata to Salta is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ARS 45,460 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Mar del Plata and Salta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 2,290 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mar del Plata and Salta. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mar del Plata and Salta. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mar del Plata to Salta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Retiro. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Flecha Bus, Tony Tur, Platabus, El Pulqui, Micromar, Chevallier and Brown SRL run regular bus services between Mar del Plata and Salta. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Mar del Plata and Salta. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and arrive at Salta (SLA) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Mar del Plata to Salta. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mar del Plata to Salta typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and and arrive into Salta (SLA).
The closest major airport to Salta is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) (JUJ) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Salta. Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) (SLA) and Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) (TUC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mar del Plata and Salta. The distance is around 1,965km (1,221 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mar del Plata to Salta is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ARS 45,460 ($355).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 35m | ARS 45,460($355) | on demand | 1,680km (1,044 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | ARS 39,860($315) | once daily | 1,792km (1,113 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ARS 6,115($48) | once daily | 2,081km (1,293 miles) |
Bus via La Plata | 1 day 3h | ARS 11,460($90) | twice a week | 2,104km (1,308 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 18h | ARS 2,290($18) | twice a week | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
Drive | 20h 20m | ARS 27,125($215) | on demand | 1,965km (1,221 miles) |
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The following major airports near Salta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.