How to get to Mendoza Argentina?

Mendoza is one of the provinces of the country that receives the most tourists and, in addition, an excellent transit point for those who want to travel to Chile. It is very well connected with different routes and means of transport, so how to get to Mendoza Argentina should not be an impediment for any traveler. There are air options and so many others by land. Meet them below!

TRAVELLING TO MENDOZA BY LAND

There are two options for traveling to Mendoza by land. It can be by bus or car:

•         By bus:

The Mendoza Bus Terminal, also known as “Terminal del Sol”, is one of the most important and with the most busses in Argentina. This is because Mendoza is one of the cities with the largest population in the country and one of the cities that receives the most travelers, both indoors and outdoors.

There are several bus companies at national, provincial and even international level in charge of the transportation of tourists. From different points of the nation and neighboring countries, to this province of the region of Cuyo. The best? At any time of the year.

However, it is important to clarify that in the summer season many more units are usually added to the ground transportation service. These include: Andesmar, El Rápido Internacional, Plus Ultra and Metrobus, San Juan, Chevallier, Cata Internacional, Tur Bus and Arrow Bus.

It should be said that the Terminal del Sol is located in the heart of the city, 2 km from the famous Plaza Independencia de Mendoza, having a variety of services for tourists among which it is worth mentioning: reporting center, ticket sales, taxi services, transportations, restaurants, commercial premises, cafeteria, public baths, pharmacy, sale of handicrafts, public telephones and internet, and luggage storage.

•         By car:

If you plan to travel by own or private car, you should know that the route from CABA or Buenos Aires to the city of Mendoza is very simple. Leaving Buenos Aires through the west access to the end, you take National Route No. 7 that leads –directly– to the city of Mendoza.

The whole route is in perfect conditions and you can access all the necessary services to make the long and beautiful journey during the tour. The journey is about 1055 kilometers long and it lasts about 12 hours. Now you know how to get to Mendoza Argentina by land!

GO TO MENDOZA BY AIR

Getting to the province of Mendoza by air, from the main cities of the country or from abroad, is the fastest way to do it. For this, the province has mainly two airports: San Rafael (AFA) and Mendoza (MDZ), the latter being –without comparison– the busiest.

•         El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): located on National Route No. 40, 11 km from the city of Mendoza, in Las Heras Department. It is one of the most important air terminals in Argentina. It serves travelers from the Cuyo region and neighboring countries, mainly through three airlines:

1. Aerolíneas Argentinas/Austral: operates with several daily flights that connect Buenos Aires with Mendoza, and also weekly frequencies that connect this city with others inland.

2.    FLYBONDI: this low cost airline connects Buenos Aires with Mendoza several times a week, using el Palomar Airport as its base.

3.    SKY AIRLINES: connects Santiago de Chile with Mendoza through several weekly frequencies.

Once at the airport we –from Moebius– can transfer you to the accommodation you booked to start with the planned trip. Check out the 5 best hotels in Mendoza city.  

•         Assistant Santiago Germano Airport (AFA): it is located 8 km north of the center of San Rafael, next to Provincial Route No. 143 and 232 km (south of the provincial capital). This cabotage airport has direct flights with the Jorge Newbery Aeropark, and the only regular and commercial airline that arrives at the moment it’s Aerolíneas Argentinas, with several flights per week.

Similarly, if you land here we can take care of the transfer to your place of accommodation in the province. Remember that there are many activities that can be done. To give you a better reference, we invite you to read our practical guide to travel to Mendoza. 

For the time being, you already know how to get to Mendoza, Argentina, the routes and means of transport that you have to move to this touristic place. If you need advice to assemble your travel itinerary or are looking for accommodation and excursions write to our specialists on travelling. It will be a pleasure to help you.