What is the cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este?

The cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este is to Bus which costs $35 - $100 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este?

The fastest way to get from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Buenos Aires and Punta del Este?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puerto Madero and arriving at Terminal Punta del Este. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este?

The distance between Buenos Aires and Punta del Este is 339 km.

How do I travel from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este without a car?

The best way to get from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este without a car is to Bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buenos Aires to Punta del Este bus from?

Buenos Aires to Punta del Este bus services, operated by Buquebus, depart from Puerto Madero station.

Bus or fly from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este?

The best way to get from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este is to Bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Buenos Aires to Punta del Este bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Punta del Este?

There are 973+ hotels available in Punta del Este.

Buenos Aires to Punta del Este - 5 ways to travel via car ferry, car, and Bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este 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 Punta del Estecar
4h 36m
$93–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puerto Madero to Terminal Punta del Estebus Buenos Aires
5h 15m
$35–100
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 Punta del Estebus
4h 2m
$120–284
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 Punta del Estebus Montevideo
5h 36m
$83–175
Fly to Punta Del Este Airport
1. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)plane AEP - PDP
3h 29m
$153–605

Buenos Aires to Punta del Este by bus

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Punta del Este, 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. Two other operators also service this route. 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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