| Author | Message | ||
     J alston New member Username: Jayjay Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2007 |
We have been told to wait until we get to Argentina to get bus tickets, since schedules change so much. Does anyone know if this is true? I am concerned about getting there and there not being any seats left. Will we have trouble purchasing tickets for a sleeper bus from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu a couple of days before departure? We know the procedure for getting them at the station. Also, we read that it is possible to bus from Iguazu to Cordoba or Mendoza. Has anyone done this? We will be traveling next month. Thank you for your advice. | ||
| Yassine New member Username: Chiko Post Number: 18 Registered: 1-2007 |
I would definitly not worry if I were you! I went to Iguazu a month ago and both my tickets the day before. There are a ton of bus companies here... but I would if u wanna be on the safe side try to buy them a few days before! | ||
| WTMendoza.com Junior Member Username: Welcometomendoza Post Number: 43 Registered: 7-2007  |
your bus tickets hold the original face value and don't let thell tell you otherwise. Best to make your plans now but be aware of current alternative schedules so as to be more ready for POSSIBle re-schedule Some of the best reputed bus companies are Andesmar and Cata Don't be a sucker and buy a TAC ticket. | ||
| Adam Williams New member Username: Adjwilli Post Number: 7 Registered: 1-2008 |
I would wait until you get there. The bus station is huge but once you figure out how it works it's not that bad. Any ways, it's a cool experience making the trip to the Retiro station. Definitely try the choripan outside the station! Unless you're going to Gualequaychu during carnival you'll have no problems with waiting. | ||
| Sue New member Username: Josunae Post Number: 4 Registered: 1-2008 |
Glad I found this thread! I actually came onto the forum to ask this very question, and look for websites where we might be able to purchase overnight coche cama style buses from Trelew to Bariloche. Since it's still summer, I guess I was still a little nervous about whether we should really book ahead. Any particular favorite bus lines between the Peninsula Valdes area and Bariloche? We are returning our rental car to the Trelew airport so we'd prefer to leave from there... Thanks all! Sue | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1503 Registered: 12-2004 |
The Retiro terminal has its own site where you can search for companies and destinations. I would first look at which companies go to Trelew and which ones to Bariloche and then make a short list of the ones that match both destinations. In Trelew, you can contact the following companies to see schedules and price tickets to Bariloche: Andesmar -> 011-54-2965-433535 Chubut SA ->011-54-2965-432806 Don Otto- El Cóndor -> 011-54-2965-432428 El Cóndor -> 011-54-2965-431675 El Pingüino -> 011-54-2965-427400 Empresa Chubut -> 011-54-2965-432434 TAC -> 011-54-2965-431452 Andesmar goes to Bariloche for sure. | ||
| Arial Intermediate Member Username: Arial Post Number: 143 Registered: 10-2006  |
My daughter and I went from Bariloche to Ushuaiah, to Trelow and back to Bariloche about 3 years ago. But I don't remember(nor did I pay attention to) what companies we used. Roberto should know if there is a problem somewhere in Argentina, but I have never discovered one as far as buses are concerned. Incidentally the buses used to serve great meals. It was like an airplane (of the past I will add). Now they have lunch that is these very thin slices of white bread with even thinner slices of cheese and ham somehow imbedded in the bread. If you would not be happy with that, my suggestion is take your own food. I do. | ||
| cathy mcniven New member Username: Cathnniv Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2008 |
Does anyone know much about the train or subway? I see it is cheap, is it safer, quicker to get around and does it leave B.S A.S? | ||
| Sue New member Username: Josunae Post Number: 5 Registered: 1-2008 |
Hi all, Just an update, and some thanks to Roberto. We ended up waiting until we got to Trelew to buy our bus tickets to Bariloche, which was a breeze. For that route, we took Mar y Valle and had a coche cama style bus. Honestly, they were the most comfortable seats I've ever had on a bus! When you get to the bus station, take a look at the signs above each of the various companies' ticket counters. They will list in huge letters which cities they go to. Then, go up to the counter and ask about the schedule. We bought our tickets a day ahead and were even able to pick our seats out on their computer. Hope this is helpful!  Sue | ||
| Sue New member Username: Josunae Post Number: 6 Registered: 1-2008 |
Cathy, The subway is very good within BA, and goes some way out of the city, but not far. A nice side note is that the light blue line going east / west between Plaza Mayo and Congress (and beyond) uses antique wooden cars, which are really fun to see. The subway is very reasonably priced - if you're familiar with any standard subway system like NYC, you should have no trouble with BA's. I can't answer anything about the other trains. Buses appear to be the choice for long distance travel. Regional jets are good for very long distance and travel when you don't have a lot of time. They are very expensive in comparison to buses, though. (Even more expensive than domestic US flights in general... likely because there are so few options beyond Aerolineas, though I believe LAN is giving them a run for their money.) Sue | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1564 Registered: 12-2004 |
Sue is spot on. Subway is a good and cheap way of traveling within city limits. Train, not as safe. And not as convenient depending on your destination. Perhaps ok when going north to Tigre. For the outskirts, there are some bus companies that offer 'expreso' options which are still inexpensive, faster and more comfortable. An example, the #60 bus that goes to the Pilar/Escobar area. This site offers information on domestic public transportation. | ||
| richard cooperman New member Username: Eroica38 Post Number: 9 Registered: 6-2007 |
I will be visiting Argentina for the second time this coming December. I will be going to BA, Cordoba and Mendoza. My questions involve getting from place to place. My initial plan is to start in BA, go to Cordoba, then Mendoza and back to BA. What bus lines are recommended? What is the distance between these cities? How long would the bus ride be? Is it feasible to rent a car and drive from Cordoba to Mendoza leaving the car at Mendoza?? All help greatly appreciated. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1622 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hello Richard, you can probably research this yourself at http://www.tebasa.com.ar/paginas/buscador.html. Enter the first destination you have in mind and you will get a list of companies that do the route Bs As - XXX. Then, do the same with the second destination. You will probably see an overlap of a couple of bus companies. At the moment, their search is not functioning (for me) but perhaps a little later... Drop off is usually expensive but yes, you can pick up the car in Cordoba and leave it in Mendoza. BS AS - Cordoba: 720 km Cordoba - Mendoza: 620 km BS AS - Mendoza: 1050 km | ||
| Linda Murray New member Username: Linda57 Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2007 |
I am planning to leave Corrientes and travel to Salta by bus. I hope to take the Train to the Clouds.....should I make a reservation for the train? Is that something I can do after I arrive in Argentina? Is it still only a Saturday trip as the guidebooks tell? After Salta I will have another week to spend - am trying to decide if I should go straight to Buenos Aires or stop in Cordoba or Rosario along the way. Any ideas? | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1635 Registered: 12-2004 |
Linda, we just called Salta. The train is still not functioning. There are rumours that by July there may be a first trip. Definitely stop in Cordoba. Together with Mendoza they are my favorite provinces. Southern Cordoba has had a boom in the last 4 or 5 years (peanuts capital) and there are numerous locations where you can spend quality time besides the city itself... Alta Gracia, Villa General Belgrano, La Cumbre, Carlos Paz, La Falda, etc. Rosario is another great option! | ||
| Ana New member Username: Magdalena Post Number: 7 Registered: 12-2007 |
Hi Everyone, I am in Buenos Aires planning a trip to Iguazu in a week or so. I am wondering what to do because I need to leave the country in order to "renew" my tourist visa. I was thinking of taking a bus directly to the Brazil side, getting my visa taken care of, and then walking back to the Argentina side and staying in a hostel for a couple days (I heard the Argentine side is nicer in terms of hiking around the falls). For anyone who's been there- does this sound like a good idea?- is it possible to walk back across after taking a bus into Foz Do Iquazu, Brasil? | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1644 Registered: 12-2004 |
Ana, some others like to cross to Uruguay and come back but not an expert on the subject. Here there is some information on how to obtain a visa for Brazil if you are a US citizen. | ||
| Arial Intermediate Member Username: Arial Post Number: 198 Registered: 10-2006 |
I did it in the past by crossing into Uruguay. It is a nice trip across the river by boat. They even have a food and drink concession on board. Takes about three hours to cross. Then a bus ride if you want to go to Montevideo. |
