Is there a good shuttle service? Taxis? What should one expect to pay? Is it worth pre-arranging?


While Ivan's answer is the most economical option, I disagree that there's not a shuttle. For inexperienced travellers who may not speak the language, there ARE taxis from both airports as well.

There is also a shuttle/bus company called Manuel Tienda León. I used them. For 45-50 ARS, they'll take you to the city to just near Retiro (the main bus station and a metro station), and for 5 ARS extra, you can get dropped at your hostel/hotel.

To me this was the best deal after a crazy long flight from Europe with delays, versus having to negotiate with local buses and being unwilling to pay for taxis.

Even now, with my improved Spanish skills, I'd probably still go for the shuttle option if arriving on my own by plane. No need to pre-arrange though, they're right as you enter the terminal, and you don't have to wait more than 15 minutes for a shuttle.

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    I haven't said that there is no shuttle, I've said "there is not any special shuttle that worth to pay" ;) But I'm a spanish native and this helps ;) – Ivan Dec 10 '11 at 12:32
  • How does Manuel Tienda Leon handle luggage? – Michael Teper Dec 10 '11 at 19:02
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    On their bigger buses they have a luggage hold underneath, and on the smaller ones dedicated luggage space in the back. I had a large backpack and a carry-on and it was no problem. – Mark Mayo Dec 10 '11 at 22:09
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    +1 for Manuel Tienda León. Easy and comfortable; good value imho. When arriving at EZE in the middle of the night, however, I took a taxi into city, which was relatively expensive but, I think, the easiest and safest choice. – Jonik Dec 13 '11 at 8:53
  • Can you take Manuel Tienda Leon to any neighborhood in BA or just the centro? Is Palermo too far? – jjeaton Aug 21 '12 at 0:17

In Buenos Aires there are 2 airports: Aeroparque (AEP) and Ezeiza (EZE). First one is smaller and closer to the city center.

If you arrive to AEP you have to take a "colectivo". It's a bus that goes from the airport to the center stopping when somebody pushes the stop button. Very easy :) When I was in Buenos Aires (2008), it cost 1$ (ARS, about 0'20 dolars). Also you can take a taxi for 20$ (ARS) if you arrive late or too early.

If you arrive to EZE you have to take bus number 86 that arrives to Plaza de Mayo in the city center. I don't remember the price, but it was.. cheap ;) A taxi from EZE may be really expensive due it's far from city center.

So, you don't need to pre-arrange, there is not any special "shuttle" that worth to pay for it and use taxi only if you arrive to AEP. I hope it helps!


If you are arriving from an international flight, you will probably land in Ezeiza (EZE). There you have two good options:

  • Remis (car with driver): When you arrive, after the customs control, you will see a bunch of stalls selling this service. There is a flat fare to the city center of around AR$200. Some companies are cheaper than other, shop around
  • "Manuel Tienda León" Shuttle: The shuttle will drive you to Retiro, in the city center, for AR$90. Then you can take a taxi ($30 to $60, depending on where your hotel is located).

I personally do not advise you to take the bus as it can be a long and uncomfortable trip.

  • 2018 price of Tienda León bus from Ezeiza to Terminal Madero according to their website: AR$ 260 (USD 10.80). Inflation runs quite high so the USD price will likely be more useful for future readers. – Jonik May 16 '18 at 3:12

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