What are my options to get to Montevideo from Buenos Aires?
I'm in Buenos Aires for a couple of days and I'd like to go to Montevideo for a day trip. I've seen that there are ferries and planes between the two cities, but are there also other options? And which of these options is normally the cheapest and which the fastest?
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By ferry, there is also a third company (SeaCat) which make the Buenos Aires - Colonia crossing and their rates are generally the cheapest of all three companies. I agree Mark, however, that you'll leave yourself quite short on time if you go via Colonia.
If you fly, since the former Uruguayan airline (Pluna) closed in 2012, your only options are LAN/TAM or Aerolineas Argentinas. Prices aren't too bad but you will struggle to do this as a day-trip, I feel - once you've allowed for international check-ins, etc. you'll only end up with a couple of hours in Montevideo. For example, for a random date in October, the earliest you could arrive by air in MVD is 10am, and you'd have to be back at the airport for check in at 4pm.
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How do I get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
The quickest way to get from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is to car ferry which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 15m. Is there a direct bus between Buenos Aires and Montevideo? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buenos Aires and arriving at Montevideo. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day.Is there a ferry between Buenos Aires and Montevideo?
The Buenos Aires Montevideo ferry route connects Argentina with Uruguay and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Buquebus service runs up to 9 times per week with a sailing duration of around 2 hours 45 minutes while the Colonia Express service runs up to 3 times per week with a duration from 4 hr 45 min.How do you get from Argentina to Uruguay?
The best way to get from Argentina to Uruguay is to Bus via Montevideo - Terminal Tres Cruces which takes 2h 26m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $17000 - $55000 and takes 2h 21m.How much is the ferry to Uruguay from Buenos Aires?
Prices of direct one-way travel Buenos Aires-MontevideoCompanyModeCost of cheapest one-way ticket (USD)*Colonia ExpressFerry and bus combo76BuquebusFerry and bus combo94BuquebusDirect ferry154Oct 21, 2021Buenos Aires to Montevideo - How to get there
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