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Public transit, airports, and getting around in Argentina

Argentina's transportation landscape is dominated by an extensive road network supporting long-distance buses and trucks, serving its 45 million residents across vast terrain. Key strengths include 955 airports with 70 major ones, affordable buses in cities like Buenos Aires, and growing infrastructure investments. Challenges encompass aging railways, uneven road maintenance, and economic constraints limiting upgrades. Residents and visitors rely on colectivos, the SUBTE subway, domestic flights, and right-hand driving on 281,000 km of roads.
Public Transport
Moderate
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
5.2/10

Good bus networks (colectivos) cover major cities like Buenos Aires with 24/7 service and Metrobus BRT. SUBTE subway operates in Buenos Aires only (5:30am-11:30pm). Limited trains for long-distance; trams in Mendoza, trolleybuses in Córdoba/Rosario. Integration via apps; rural coverage poor.

Road Infrastructure
5.8/10

281,290 km roads (117,616 km paved, 1,575 km expressways) connect cities via Route 9 (Buenos Aires-Rosario-Córdoba) and Route 40 (5,000 km Andes). Urban quality varies; rural unpaved/poor maintenance. Ongoing expansions, bypasses, electronic tolls planned.

Internet Speed
5.1/10

Average fixed broadband ~45 Mbps; mobile ~40 Mbps. Fiber expanding in urban areas like Buenos Aires, limited rural. 89% population connected, strong mobile growth but urban-rural gap persists.

Avg: 45+ Mbps • Available in major cities, expanding via government plans; rural relies on DSL/mobile

Airport Connectivity
7.6/10

955 total airports, 70 major; strong domestic coverage. Ezeiza (EZE) key international hub for Aerolíneas Argentinas; others like Aeroparque (AEP), Córdoba (COR). Modernization ongoing; good regional links.

Hubs: Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE), Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP), Córdoba (COR), Mendoza (MDZ), Rosario (ROS)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
ARS 12,000/month (SUBTE Buenos Aires)
Bus Trip
ARS 300-500 single ride (colectivo)
Taxi
ARS 1,000 start + ARS 50/km (Buenos Aires)
High-speed Train
No HSR; ARS 20,000-50,000 Buenos Aires-Córdoba (standard)

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Major cities (Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario); expanding 2024-2026 via Claro, Personal, Movistar
4G Coverage: 95%+ population; extensive urban/rural from major carriers

Reliable networks with good speeds in cities; rural 4G solid but 5G limited. High mobile penetration supports ride-hailing, navigation.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Foreign licenses valid 90 days with IDP (right-hand drive). Long-term residents (>1 year) need local conversion via exam/translation. Tourists: passport + IDP recommended.

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