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.
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 Mendoza → Salta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Salta (SLA) to Mendoza (MDZ).
Aerolíneas Argentinas
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Mendoza.
Andesmar
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2hrs | ARS 18,975($150) | on demand | 965km (600 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 55m | ARS 12,735($100) | 4 times a day | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Bus to Mendoza | 21h 5m | ARS 3,950($31) | once daily | 1,383km (859 miles) |
Drive | 14h 50m | ARS 17,445($135) | on demand | 1,263km (785 miles) |
Andesmar
Flecha Bus
El Rapido Internacional
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
The following major airports near Mendoza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.