How to Get From Mendoza Airport to Downtown

The different alternatives of how to get from Mendoza airport to downtown: public transportation, cab, Uber and Cabify or private transfer.

Mendoza can be reached by route 7 from Buenos Aires, route 40 from Patagonia and Northwest Argentina or by crossing the Andes through the Cristo Redentor tunnel from Chile.

If you arrive by plane, the airport is small but receives numerous flights per day. The distance to the city center is about 10 kilometers, a half hour drive at the most.

The airlines that operate flights to Mendoza are Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi and JetSmart, Latam, Sky Airlines, Austral and Copa. There are flights from Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Bariloche, Salta, Mar del Plata and other parts of the country.

The airport also receives international flights from Santiago de Chile, Sao Paulo, Panama, Lima.

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So that you have all the options at hand on how to get from Mendoza airport to the city center, we have prepared this useful information for you to choose the best transfer option.

🔝 Looking for places to visit in the province? Check out this article about things to do in Mendoza city and surroundings.

Transfers from Mendoza airport to downtown

If you have a lot of luggage or want a private transfer, the transfer is the best option on how to get from Mendoza airport to downtown.

It is ideal if you are traveling with family or friends, as cars from three to eight seats and minibuses are available. You can also share a car, the price per person is not much more expensive than a cab or remis.

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By public transportation, the cheapest way to get from Mendoza airport to downtown Mendoza.

Public buses are the most economical way to get from Mendoza airport to downtown. To board the bus it is necessary to have the SUBE card, which is used in several localities of the country for public transportation.

If you don’t have the SUBE card, you can buy it at Mendoza airport itself at the authorised sales points.

There are three bus lines that arrive at Mendoza airport:

• Line 680 differential: it is the one that goes from Mendoza airport to the city center and the one you will probably have to take if you travel to Mendoza as a tourist. It makes stops at the bus terminal and arrives at the center of the city, in Plaza Italia. See the frequency and schedules of line 680.
• Line 675: goes to the north of Greater Mendoza, in Las Heras.
• Line 965: goes to Maipu.

Cab or remis, other means of transportation to downtown Mendoza

Cabs have an exclusive stop at the Mendoza airport. You will be charged for the flag down (the fixed starting price) and then the taximeter will mark the price per kilometer and time. A taxi service is also available.

Uber and Cabify, transportation between individuals

Uber and Cabify work perfectly well in Mendoza, unlike in other parts of the country. The advantage of booking with these platforms is that you already know in advance how much the trip to your destination will cost and how long you will have to wait until the car arrives at the airport.

In addition, it is usually more convenient in price than a cab or remis, and they have an exclusive stop outside the airport.

Currently, the price of Uber and Cabify from Mendoza airport to downtown Mendoza starts at 7500 pesos, depending on the time the service is requested.

Practical information for travel to Mendoza

If you are looking for where to stay in Mendoza, excursions to do in the city and how to get from the airport to the city center, we leave you with articles with useful information on these topics.

• Door to door transfers, to and from the airport and your hotel. Perfect if you are traveling in a group or family, with lots of luggage, do not want to change money at the airport and want to travel comfortably and quietly.
• Where to stay in Mendoza, recommended accommodations.
• Rent a car to tour Mendoza on your own.
• Tours in Mendoza: in addition to the excursions already mentioned throughout the article and the Free Tours, check these pages for the best experiences for your trip:
  Tours in Civitatis.
  Tours in Get Your Guide.