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How to get fromMendoza to Vaca Muertaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mendoza to Vaca Muerta by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Añelobus bus Salta
    2. Take the taxi from Añelo to Vaca Muertataxi taxi
    14h 38m
    $317,488–432,584

  2. Drive  721.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mendoza to Vaca Muertacar car 721.6 km
    11h 17m
    $98,037–141,609

  3. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN)plane plane MDZ - NQN
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Neuquen to Aguada San Roquebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Aguada San Roque to Vaca Muertataxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $334,686–641,596

  4. Bus, taxi via San Rafael

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to La Toscabus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Tosca to Terminal De Omnibus San Rafaelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal De Omnibus San Rafael to Rincón de Los Saucesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rincón de Los Sauces to Aguada San Roquebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Aguada San Roque to Vaca Muertataxi taxi
    19h 1m
    $207,764–275,463

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$163,148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between Mendoza, Argentina and Vaca Muerta, Argentina?

There is no direct connection from Mendoza to Vaca Muerta. However, you can take the bus to Añelo then take the taxi to Vaca Muerta. Alternatively, you can drive from Mendoza to Vaca Muerta in around 11h 17m.

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