What is the cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata?

The cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata is to bus and train which costs $55000 - $240000 and takes 34h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata?

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $350000 - $800000.

Is there a direct bus between La Rioja and Mar del Plata?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rioja to Mar del Plata. However, there are services departing from Terminal La Rioja and arriving at Terminal Mar del Plata via Terminal Villa Carlos Paz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

How far is it from La Rioja to Mar del Plata?

The distance between La Rioja and Mar del Plata is 1291 km. The road distance is 1517.9 km.

How do I travel from La Rioja to Mar del Plata without a car?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata without a car is to bus which takes 20h 35m and costs $100000 - $210000.

How long does it take to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rioja to Mar del Plata bus from?

La Rioja to Mar del Plata bus services, operated by Empresa General Urquiza, depart from Terminal La Rioja station.

Bus or fly from La Rioja to Mar del Plata?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $350000 - $800000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100000 - $210000 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the La Rioja to Mar del Plata bus arrive?

La Rioja to Mar del Plata bus services, operated by Empresa General Urquiza, arrive at Terminal Villa Carlos Paz station.

Can I drive from La Rioja to Mar del Plata?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to Mar del Plata is 1518 km. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from La Rioja to Mar del Plata.

Where can I stay near Mar del Plata?

There are 3472+ hotels available in Mar del Plata.

La Rioja to Mar del Plata - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromLa Rioja to Mar del Plata

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ)plane IRJ - MDQ
5h 7m
$357,542–772,550
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to La Cumbrebus
2. Take the bus from La Cumbre to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus
3. Take the train from Córdoba to Retirotrain
4. Take the train from Plaza Constitución to Mar del Platatrain
34h 18m
$58,401–230,719
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Villa Carlos Pazbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Villa Carlos Paz to Terminal Mar del Platabus
20h 35m
$107,492–208,651
Drive 1,517.9 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Mar del Platacar 1,517.9 km
16h 38m
$202,005–291,784
Bus via La Cumbre
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to La Cumbrebus
2. Take the bus from La Cumbre to Terminal Mar del Platabus
21h 20m
$116,438–257,356
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal De Caucetebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Caucete to Terminal Mar del Platabus
26h 30m
$130,916–232,064

La Rioja to Mar del Plata by bus

7Weekly Buses

20h 35mAverage Duration

$107,492Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rioja to Mar del Plata.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,291.4 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between La Rioja, Argentina and Mar del Plata, Argentina?

Aerolíneas Argentinas flies from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mar del Plata via Terminal Villa Carlos Paz in around 20h 35m.

Airlines