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How to get fromLa Plata to Montevideoby car, car ferry, bus, shuttle, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from La Plata to Montevideo by car, car ferry, bus, shuttle, plane, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from La Plata to Puerto Maderocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry Buenos Aires
    3h 14m
    $76–158

  2. Bus via Buenos Aires

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Diagonal 74 Y Rotonda 120 to 631 Alem Leandro N. Av.bus bus 195H / ...
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Madero to Terminal Tres Crucesbus bus Buenos Aires
    6h 6m
    $56–123

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Plata to Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligadoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane AEP - MVD
    3h 40m
    $115–365

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Diagonal 74 Y Rotonda 120 to 631 Alem Leandro N. Av.bus bus 195H / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry Buenos Aires
    4h 36m
    $71–153

  5. Bus, car ferry via Avenida 13 Y Calle 531

    1. Take the bus from Avenida 13 Y Calle 531 to 631 Alem Leandro N. Av.bus bus 195C / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry Buenos Aires
    5h 15m
    $71–153

  6. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from La Plata to Constitucióntrain train Roca: Plaza Constitución
    2. Take the carferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry Buenos Aires
    5h 22m
    $72–154

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calle 41_Calle 3 to 1354 Paseo Colon Av.bus bus 129L
    2. Take the bus from Puerto de Buenos Aires to Terminal Tres Crucesbus bus Buenos Aires
    8h 11m

La Plata to Montevideo by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between La Plata, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay?

You can take a bus from Diagonal 74 Y Rotonda 120 to Terminal Tres Cruces via 631 Alem Leandro N. Av. and Puerto Madero in around 6h 6m.

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