What is the cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado?

The cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado is to bus via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro which costs $35 - $100 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado?

The fastest way to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Buenos Aires and Maldonado?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puerto Madero and arriving at Punta del Este. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Buenos Aires to Maldonado?

The distance between Buenos Aires and Maldonado is 334 km.

How do I travel from Buenos Aires to Maldonado without a car?

The best way to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buenos Aires to Maldonado bus from?

Buenos Aires to Maldonado bus services, operated by Buquebus, depart from Puerto Madero station.

Bus or fly from Buenos Aires to Maldonado?

The best way to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado is to Bus via Terminal Punta del Este which takes 6h 1m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Buenos Aires to Maldonado bus arrive?

Buenos Aires to Maldonado bus services, operated by Buquebus, arrive at Terminal Punta del Este station.

Where can I stay near Maldonado?

There are 986+ hotels available in Maldonado.

Buenos Aires to Maldonado - 7 ways to travel via car ferry, car, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado by car ferry, car, bus, or plane

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry Buenos Aires
2. Drive from Puerto Montevideo to Maldonadocar
4h 31m
$92–205
Bus via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Punta del Estebus
11h 41m
$36–99
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry Buenos Aires
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal Maldonadobus Montevideo
5h 26m
$83–175
Bus via Terminal Punta del Este
1. Take the bus from Puerto Madero to Terminal Punta del Estebus Buenos Aires
6h 1m
$87–178
Fly to Punta Del Este Airport
1. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)plane AEP - PDP
3h 18m
$152–604
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puerto Madero to Punta del Estebus Buenos Aires / ...
6h 45m
$60–85
Fly to Carrasco International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane AEP - MVD
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Maldonadobus
3h 52m
$119–284

Buenos Aires to Maldonado by car ferry, foot, and bus

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Distance: 334 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Maldonado, Uruguay?

Buquebus operates a bus from Puerto Madero to Terminal Punta del Este twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Aerolíneas Argentinas and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) once daily.

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