Buenos Aires Airport Shuttle Bus
The One and Only Public Transportation Mode from Buenos Aires International AirportShuttles and Buses from and to Ministro Pistarini International Airport
As EZE Airport isn’t connected to Buenos Aires via the undoubtedly efficient Buenos Aires subway network (subtes), the urban public buses and the Manuel Tienda León shuttles are the only low-cost options to reach the city center. In fact, urban Buenos Aires buses (colectivos or bondis) are the cheapest transportation mode. However, their time-consuming routes make them far less popular among travelers than the Tienda León shuttles which may be costlier, but are incomparable in terms of speed and comfort.
The Low-Cost Urban Buses (Colectivos) from Ezeiza Airport
Four urban bus lines link Buenos Aires Airport to the city center and other nearby areas. Buses 51, 394, and 518 depart from the airport bus stop located right in front of Car Park E1 and head in different directions, while the bus stop for Bus 8 lies opposite Parking Lot E1.
- Bus 8 is the one traveling to the center of Buenos Aires. Specifically, it can take you to Plaza del Congreso and Plaza de Mayo. Buses leave the airport every 32 minutes on weekdays, from 07:00 am to 08:52 pm. On weekends and during public holidays, they run hourly from 07:00 am to 09:00 pm. Overall, Bus 8 is the cheapest way to reach Buenos Aires downtown, yet it is very time-consuming as its route lasts approximately 60-75 minutes if the road traffic is smooth. Moreover, it often gets crowded, meaning that you may have to travel standing.
Important Note: Please remember that the above-mentioned info concerns the expreso por Autopista bus line 8E, which travels via the highway. If you choose the almost around-the-clock bus line 8A, the traveling time will be double.
- Bus 51 connects Ministro Pistarini Airport to the barrio of Constitución. The bus runs with a 30-40-minute frequency, during the week, and every 50-80 minutes from 00:05 am to 10:55 pm on Saturdays. Are you traveling on a Sunday or during holidays? You’ll find available routes from 02:25 am to 11:55 pm, departing every 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Bus 394 runs from EZE Airport to Correo Central, Estación Ferroviaria Monte Grande, and Camino de Cintura. It has available routes around the clock every 12 minutes.
- Bus 518 offers connections from Ezeiza International Airport to the city of Carlos Spegazzini. It calls at Barrio Uno, Ciudad de Ezeiza, and Hospital de Ezeiza on its way. Overall, it operates from 04:00 am to 11:40 pm at a 10-15-minute frequency.
Our Tip: If you opt for an urban bus, please always keep an eye on your personal belongings, as the risk of getting pickpocketed is high.
Private Manuel Tienda León Shuttles from Buenos Aires Airport
Conversely to urban buses, the Buenos Aires airport shuttle services provided by Manuel Tienda León are faster, more convenient, and, in general terms, much more popular among EZE airport passengers. Manuel Tienda León fleet consists of comfy buses with adequate luggage space. Those shuttles not only link the airport to Buenos Aires downtown but also connect the two city’s airports (EZE and AEP). Passengers opting for a ride with the Ezeiza airport shuttles should proceed to the Manuel Tienda León counters, located in the public area of the International Arrivals terminal, to validate their tickets. Shuttles head either to terminal Madero or to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. Shuttles with terminal Madero as their journey’s end operate hourly from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm and need approximately 50 minutes to reach their final stop under normal road traffic. On the other hand, buses linking the two airports run every hour, from 05:00 am to midnight. However, their journey lasts approximately 80 minutes if the roads aren’t congested.
Finally, passengers heading to La Plata, Mar del Plat, and Rosario can also benefit from Manuel Tienda León shuttle services. However, the bus itineraries to those destinations aren’t fixed but depend on the airport’s international flight schedule.
Our Tip: Have you settled on Manuel Tienda León Buenos Aires airport shuttles but still want door-to-door services? Once arriving at terminal Madero, you can use a Tienda León remis to reach the exact location of your hotel.
Buenos Aires Airport Shuttle Bus Tickets
Tickets for Urban Colectivos
To begin with, you can’t pay for your bus ticket in cash. Conversely, you have to buy a rechargeable SUBE Card, costing 880AR$(0.89$/0.82€). SUBE Cards are valid for rides by bus, train, metro bus, trolleybus, and boat around Argentina, and are available at the Open 25 hs Drugstores of the airport (you’ll find them in all terminals) or via the Tourist Desks. You can also purchase them online. After buying the card, you can load it either using the SUBE app via a bank card or the automatic airport machines (only in cash). Once entering the bus, the driver will charge SUBE depending on your final destination (Buenos Aires buses charge according to the number of stops until the disembarking point). Good news! SUBE Card isn’t personal but can be used by multiple passengers!
As far as airport bus rides are concerned, a ticket for Bus Line 8 from EZE Airport to Av. de Mayo y Perú costs 890.50AR$(0.90$/0.84€). On the other hand, the bus fare for Line 51 from Buenos Aires Airport to Constitución is 508.83AR$(0.51$/0.47€).
Our Tip: Please remember that you’ll have to use the front door to enter the bus so that the driver will charge your SUBE card. The other two back doors are only for disembarking.
Tickets for Manuel Tienda León Shuttles
Tickets for Manuel Tienda León Buenos Aires airport shuttles are available at the company’s ticket counters, located at the Arrivals hall of the International Arrivals terminal. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased via the company’s website. The price for the bus ride to terminal Madero is 8000AR$(8.06$/7.49€) if you purchase your ticket online, and 13000AR$(12.18$/13.10€) from the ticket counters. The same bus fares also apply for rides from one airport to the other.
Our Tip 1: Manuel Tienda León shuttles are very popular among Buenos Aires airport passengers. Hence, the waiting line for a bus may be long, and you may have to wait for the next upcoming route.
Our Tip 2: The ticket price includes two pieces of luggage and one handbag.
FAQs
How to pay for the bus in Buenos Aires?
In Buenos Aires, you can’t just purchase a bus ticket. Firstly, you have to buy a rechargeable SUBE card and top it up with money. Thus, when you enter the bus, the driver will pass your card, charging it the appropriate amount for your ride.
How much does the bus cost in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires buses charge according to the number of bus stops until the destination. Hence, a bus ride with the public Bus Line 8 from Ezeiza Airport to the city center costs 890.50AR$(0.90$/0.84€).
Is there a shuttle between Buenos Aires airports?
Manuel Tienda León Shuttles provide connections from Ezeiza International Airport to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. The EZE airport shuttle buses run from 05:00 am to midnight at an hourly frequency and take around 80 minutes to reach their destination.