How to travel from Salta to Mar del Plata, Argentina

The distance between Salta and Mar del Plata is around 1,681km (1,044 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salta to Mar del Plata 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 Mar del PlataSalta if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Salta (SLA) to Mar del Plata (MDQ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ARS 45,460($355)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Retiro and then to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 6,115($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Metán and then to San Miguel de Tucumán then take the train to Retiro and then to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,440($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Distance1,965km (1,221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salta and Mar del Plata

There are several options for getting from Salta to Mar del Plata by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ARS 3,440 ($27) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 45,460 ($355).

The distance between Salta and Mar del Plata is around 1,681km (1,044 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,570km (976 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Salta and Mar del Plata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salta to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 45,460 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Salta and Mar del Plata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ARS 3,440 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salta and Mar del Plata. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Mar del Plata (MDQ). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salta and Mar del Plata. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salta to Mar del Plata. 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.

Chevallier, Brown SRL, Flecha Bus, Tony Tur, El Pulqui, Platabus, Micromar, La Veloz Del Norte and Plusmar run regular bus services between Salta and Mar del Plata. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salta and Mar del Plata. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and arrive at Mar del Plata (MDQ) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Salta to Mar del Plata. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Salta to Mar del Plata typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and and arrive into Mar del Plata (MDQ).

The closest major airport to Mar del Plata is Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) (MDQ) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Mar del Plata. Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) (EZE) and Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) (AEP) 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 Salta and Mar del Plata. 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 Salta to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ARS 45,460 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salta and Mar del Plata

Transport options from Salta to Mar del Plata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
ARS 45,460($355)
on demand1,681km (1,044 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 35m
ARS 32,220($255)
once daily1,793km (1,114 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 2h
ARS 6,115($48)
once daily2,083km (1,294 miles)
Bus via La Plata1 day 3h
ARS 11,460($90)
twice a week2,104km (1,307 miles)
Bus via La Noria Zacarias1 day 4h
ARS 4,075($32)
4 times a week1,933km (1,201 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 18h
ARS 3,440($27)
twice a week1,885km (1,172 miles)
Drive
20h 20m
ARS 27,125($215)
on demand1,965km (1,221 miles)

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Airports near Mar del Plata

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

MDQ
Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Mar del Plata
EZE
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
International Airport
Distance
365km (227 miles) from Mar del Plata
AEP
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
International Airport
Distance
391km (243 miles) from Mar del Plata