Cheap ways to get from buenos aires to montevideo?

Question

going to argentina in feb next year need a cheap way to get to montevideo. any suggestions?

Answer 1

"BuqueBus" ferry!

http://www.buquebus.com/BQBWeb/servlet/c...

Bus, from Retiro Bus Terminal, but some issues with crossing by bridge, due to new pulp-paper mills in Uruguay!

To-day ARPesos 115.00 each way or about 40.00USD

Try "Colonia del Sacramento" with BuqueBus and then bus to MVD!

Also flights from AEP/Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (close to Recoleta and palermo gardens, NOT EZE/Ezeiza International!) to MVD/Montevideo.

To-day USD200.00 R/T

Answer 2

At present time I´d suggest you take Buquebus ferry, you have the link in the other posts. You can take the Eladia Isabel ship that takes you to Colonia (3 hours)and from there a bus to Montevideo about 2 1/2 hours. It´s cheaper than the direct boats to Montevideo, (but which take about 3 hours in total).

Right now to go by bus or car is risky as the bridges to uruguay remain closed and some open up "at times" so you may very well end up waiting for a day or so to pass. Not a good idea if you´re short on time.

Good luck!

Answer 3

cargo ship smuggling contraband

Answer 4

You could walk, but may take a little while, and you would be so tired.

really, flying is the best and cheapest way

Answer 5

Well, you have some options...

1) Flying. From Jorge Newbery domestic airport to Montevideo.

2) Ship. Buquebus goes from Buenos Aires harbour to Uruguay.

3) Bus. A lot of companies go by bus, but if there´s any problem on the road (strike, etc) you´ll be very delayed, and nowadays Argentina´s routes aren´t really safe (I mean about accidents).

I think plane is the best option.

Nice trip,