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

The cheapest way to get from Mar del Plata to La Rioja is to train and bus which costs $55000 - $220000 and takes 35h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mar del Plata to La Rioja is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $350000 - $800000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Mar del Plata to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Terminal Mar del Plata and arriving at Terminal La Rioja via Terminal Villa Carlos Paz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

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

The distance between Mar del Plata and La Rioja is 1292 km. The road distance is 1517.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mar del Plata to La Rioja without a car is to bus which takes 21h 5m and costs $100000 - $210000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Mar del Plata to La Rioja, including transfers.

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

Mar del Plata to La Rioja bus services, operated by Buses Lep, depart from Terminal Mar del Plata station.

Bus or fly from Mar del Plata to La Rioja?

The best way to get from Mar del Plata to La Rioja is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $350000 - $800000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100000 - $210000 and takes 21h 5m.

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

Mar del Plata to La Rioja bus services, operated by Buses Lep, arrive at Terminal Villa Carlos Paz station.

Can I drive from Mar del Plata to La Rioja?

Yes, the driving distance between Mar del Plata to La Rioja is 1518 km. It takes approximately 16h 45m to drive from Mar del Plata to La Rioja.

Where can I stay near La Rioja?

There are 211+ hotels available in La Rioja.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane MDQ - IRJ
4h 57m
$358,885–772,637
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mar del Plata to Plaza Constitucióntrain
2. Take the train from Retiro to Córdobatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Serrezuelabus
4. Take the bus from Serrezuela to Terminal La Riojabus
35h 1m
$55,474–212,363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mar del Plata to Terminal Villa Carlos Pazbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Villa Carlos Paz to Terminal La Riojabus
21h 5m
$107,390–204,340
Drive 1,517.5 km
1. Drive from Mar del Plata to La Riojacar 1,517.5 km
16h 45m
$204,677–295,644
Bus via La Cumbre
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mar del Plata to La Cumbrebus
2. Take the bus from La Cumbre to Terminal La Riojabus
21h 40m
$116,390–251,496
Bus via Alta Gracia
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mar del Plata to Terminal Alta Graciabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Villa Carlos Paz to Terminal La Riojabus
26h 2m
$126,518–191,880

Mar del Plata to La Rioja by bus

7Weekly Buses

21h 5mAverage Duration

$107,390Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,292.2 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas flies from Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Mar del Plata to Terminal La Rioja via Terminal Villa Carlos Paz in around 21h 5m.

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