What is the cheapest way to get from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre?

The cheapest way to get from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre is to train and bus which costs R$ 320 - R$ 950 and takes 27h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre?

The fastest way to get from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs R$ 800 - R$ 2900.

Is there a direct bus between Mar del Plata and Porto Alegre?

No, there is no direct bus from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre. However, there are services departing from Terminal Mar del Plata and arriving at Rodoviária de Porto Alegre via Avenida Bartolomé Mitre 2935, Puerto de Buenos Aires and Terminal Tres Cruces. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 58m.

How far is it from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre?

The distance between Mar del Plata and Porto Alegre is 1098 km. The road distance is 1574.4 km.

How do I travel from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre without a car?

The best way to get from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 23h 41m and costs R$ 850 - R$ 1800.

How long does it take to get from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre bus from?

Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre bus services, operated by Plusmar, depart from Terminal Mar del Plata station.

Bus or fly from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre?

The best way to get from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs R$ 800 - R$ 2900. Alternatively, you can bus via Montevideo, which costs and takes 24h 58m.

Where does the Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre bus arrive?

Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre bus services, operated by Plusmar, arrive at Sarandí station.

Can I drive from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre?

Yes, the driving distance between Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre is 1574 km. It takes approximately 20h 16m to drive from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre.

Where can I stay near Porto Alegre?

There are 801+ hotels available in Porto Alegre.

Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre - 6 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)plane MDQ - POA
8h 48m
R$815–2,873
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mar del Plata to Plaza Constitucióntrain Mar del Plata
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegrebus
27h 43m
R$325–913
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Mar del Plata to Plaza Constitucióntrain
2. Take the carferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegrebus
23h 41m
R$875–1,713
Drive 1,574.4 km
1. Drive from Mar del Plata to Porto Alegrecar 1,574.4 km
20h 16m
R$816–1,179
Bus via Montevideo
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mar del Plata to Sarandíbus
2. Take the bus from Puerto de Buenos Aires to Terminal Tres Crucesbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Rodoviária de Porto Alegrebus
24h 58m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mar del Plata to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus Mar del Plata
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegrebus
26h 10m
R$400–1,193

Mar del Plata to Porto Alegre by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

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23h 41mAverage Duration

R$875Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,097.6 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Mar del Plata, Argentina and Porto Alegre, Brazil?

Aerolíneas Argentinas flies from Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Mar del Plata to Rodoviária de Porto Alegre via Sarandí, Avenida Bartolomé Mitre 2935, 224 Brown Alte. Av., Puerto de Buenos Aires, Terminal Tres Cruces, and Terminal Tres Cruces in around 24h 58m.

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