How to travel from Salta to Mendoza, Argentina

The distance between Salta and Mendoza is around 965km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salta 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 MendozaSalta if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Salta (SLA) to Mendoza (MDZ).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 18,975($150)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Mendoza.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ARS 12,735($100)
Operated by

Andesmar

+ 2 others

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mendoza.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Distance1,263km (785 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salta and Mendoza

There are several options for getting from Salta to Mendoza by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,950 ($31) and will take around 21h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 18,975 ($150).

The distance between Salta and Mendoza is around 965km (600 miles).

It takes around 2hrs to get from Salta and Mendoza by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salta to Mendoza is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ARS 18,975 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Salta 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 Salta and Mendoza. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Mendoza (MDZ). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salta and Mendoza. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salta and Mendoza with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 17h 55m.

Andesmar, Flecha Bus and El Rapido Internacional run regular bus services between Salta and Mendoza. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 17h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salta and Mendoza. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and arrive at Mendoza (MDZ). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salta and Mendoza with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas and Jetsmart fly between Salta and Mendoza. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and and arrive into Mendoza (MDZ). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Salta to Mendoza typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) 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 Salta and Mendoza. The distance is around 1,263km (785 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salta to Mendoza is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ARS 18,975 ($150).

How do I get from Salta to Mendoza

Compare travel optionsbetween Salta and Mendoza

Transport options from Salta to Mendoza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
ARS 18,975($150)
on demand965km (600 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 55m
ARS 12,735($100)
4 times a day1,357km (843 miles)
Bus to Mendoza21h 5m
ARS 3,950($31)
once daily1,383km (859 miles)
Drive
14h 50m
ARS 17,445($135)
on demand1,263km (785 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