How long does it take to get to Mar del Plata from Buenos Aires by bus?

The bus ride from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata takes 5h 30m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Mar del Plata in about 4h 35m.

What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata?

Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata are 385 km (239 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?

Buses departing from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro in Buenos Aires will take you to Terminal Mar del Plata in Mar del Plata.

What is the cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?

The least expensive way to go from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$24, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

How much is the bus from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?

The bus from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata will cost you US$51, on average.

Buenos Aires, AR to Mar del Plata Bus Tickets

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: May 1 at 11:45am
Departure city: Buenos Aires
Departure location: Terminal de Retiro
Arrival time: May 1 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Mar del Plata
Destination location: Terminal Mar del Plata
Operated by: Empresa Argentina
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: May 1 at 1:20am
Departure city: Buenos Aires
Departure location: Terminal de Retiro
Arrival time: May 1 at 6:10am
Destination city: Mar del Plata
Destination location: Terminal Mar del Plata
Operated by: Flecha Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 50m
Departure time: May 1 at 12:30am
Departure city: Buenos Aires
Departure location: Terminal de Retiro
Arrival time: May 1 at 5:30am
Destination city: Mar del Plata
Destination location: Terminal Mar del Plata
Operated by: Plusmar
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h
Departure time: May 1 at 12:30am
Departure city: Buenos Aires
Departure location: Terminal de Retiro
Arrival time: May 1 at 5:30am
Destination city: Mar del Plata
Destination location: Terminal Mar del Plata
Operated by: Platabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h
Departure time: May 1 at 1:10am
Departure city: Buenos Aires
Departure location: Terminal de Retiro
Arrival time: May 1 at 6:10am
Destination city: Mar del Plata
Destination location: Terminal Mar del Plata
Operated by: Flecha Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h

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Bus Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$51

Average Bus Trip Duration5h 30m

Number of daily buses54

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance385 km

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Plusmar

4/5751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.1

Users have shared positive feedback about the comfortable seating and smooth ride, with good air conditioning and clean facilities. However, there were mentions of delays in arrival times and concerns over cleanliness as some seats appeared dirty. Despite these issues, passengers appreciated the ample legroom provided during their journey.

Plusmar Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

The journey itself was ok, the bus is a little tired and could do with a clean (seats were quite dirty) but was comfortable with plenty of leg room. The bus arrived an hour late and the journey took 6 hours instead of 5 (there was no traffic so I think the journey just takes longer than suggested).

Sophie C.

December 22, 2024

The coach was very comfortable. Very good air conditioning, clean bathroom, very comfortable seats. Departure and arrival on time. Smooth ride.

Katarzyna K.

January 29, 2024

Very confusing, mass of buses and no information until minutes before departure, by then it was already 15 mins past stated departure time. It appears I had a seat reservation but couldn't be sure what it was - my poor Spanish didn't help.

Derek J.

January 27, 2020

Tony Tur

4.5/553 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.5

According to 29 reviews, Tony Tur received a 4.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the WiFi. Tony Tur ticket prices on this trip start at US$27.00

Tony Tur Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

Clean, Smooth ride, very efficient. A great experience and the price was incredible.

Darius M.

April 27, 2019

Toilets horrific

Justin C.

November 20, 2023

Nice seats and great staff

Nea T.

February 8, 2020

Via Tac

3.5/53,609 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.9

According to 25 reviews, Via Tac received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the staff, but some complained about the WiFi. Via Tac ticket prices on this trip start at US$36.00

Via Tac Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

Staff was extremely rude and did not want to be helpful. They refused to take one of our larger bags while letting family put five to six bags a person on. Would not recommend to anyone

Conor M.

January 11, 2023

Clean coach and we arrived safely

Jean Paul K.

February 23, 2024

Platabus

4/5470 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2

Customers praise the comfortable interior of the bus, with some calling it one of the best semi-bed seats they have experienced. However, there are suggestions for a rest stop during the journey to allow passengers to stretch their legs and use facilities. Some customers also mention encountering rude staff when facing delays or issues with penalties for flight-related delays.

Platabus Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

There should be a rest stop along the way where passengers can get out, stretch their legs, use the bano and maybe get something to eat.

Suzanne H.

December 21, 2023

Bueno. Mi viaje era a las 6Am por razones de vuelo me retrase y explique a la joven que me atendio la cual fue un poco grosera pague una penalidad pero ella me dijo que era un favor que me hacia . Me solprendi por que yo pague lo que me dijo

Miscauly Dayamar R.

November 28, 2023

No hand soap in the bathroom, during a corona virus outbreak!? No juice in the juice machine Air conditioning stopped working Staff was rude However, the seats were very comfortable

Jordan G.

March 10, 2020

Cóndor Estrella

4/5708 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi1.6

According to 20 reviews, Cóndor Estrella received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the value for money. Cóndor Estrella ticket prices on this trip start at US$24.00

Condor Estrella Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

The snack pack was all unhealthy carbs. No coffee or tea available but there was bottled water.

William S.

February 18, 2020

Bags could not be loaded until the man arrived to load, by then we were running late.

Mario M.

December 31, 2017

It was too hot in the bus. There was no water in the toilet, so that there was no possibility to wash hands.

Serhii B.

January 1, 2017

Micromar

3.5/525 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

According to 15 reviews, Micromar received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the value for money. Micromar ticket prices on this trip start at US$24.00

Micromar Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

The trip was great and all the staff were very nice and helpful! However when i booked it said the bus had wifi and I would receive a snack. I was not given a wifi password and there were no snacks included. Otherwise it was a nice trip!

Rachael H.

December 2, 2018

Non eventful trip, left on time, got to MDP on time

Charles E.

November 17, 2022

Almirante Brown / Brown

3/572 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.9

Empresa Argentina

4/5387 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.8

According to 24 reviews, Empresa Argentina received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the WiFi. Empresa Argentina ticket prices on this trip start at US$24.00

Empresa Argentina Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

I was a little confused in Retiro station because my bus was scheduled to leave at 2 pm but at 2:15 there was still no news. A helpful lady at the Empresa Argentina desk on the first floor explained to me in good English that the bus was 40’ late and wrote down the details for my journey. Very comfortable seats.

Jan V.

January 24, 2024

Did not have wifi as they said they would.

Madison K.

August 23, 2018

Flechabus

4/51,985 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.7

According to 22 reviews, Flechabus received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the WiFi. Flechabus ticket prices on this trip start at US$34.00

Flecha Bus Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

The driving was first rate and the other guy who checked us onto bus was very nice and 👍 good too

Stephen S.

January 18, 2024

Great way to travel and very comfortable

Darren M.

January 5, 2020

El Aguila

4/5304 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to customer reviews, the bus service has received mixed feedback. Some customers have mentioned that the seats are comfortable and the buses arrive on time. However, there have been complaints about poor ventilation and lack of air conditioning during winter trips, resulting in uncomfortably hot temperatures inside. Additionally, some customers reported that the bathrooms were not up to standard. There were also instances where buses did not show up without any communication from staff regarding delays or cancellations.

El Aguila Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

The seat is confortable but the AC was not on, very poor ventilation. We traveled in winter and the temperatures inside was extremely hot. The bathroom is not very nice. It arrived on time.

Eddy R.

July 22, 2023

The bus has never showed up and no announcements from the staff that I was there waiting at the platform area another 40 mins from the departure time.

Suk J.

January 14, 2023

Very comfortable bus, left and arrived on time. Seats were excellent and toilet was clean - important on a 5 hour journey! Highly recommend this company.

Rosemary C.

January 30, 2020

Costera Criolla

4/5322 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.2

According to 23 reviews, Costera Criolla received a 3.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the power outlets. Costera Criolla ticket prices on this trip start at US$35.00

Costera Criolla Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

Very very cold, AC was working too high and everyone was freezing

Alina T.

December 27, 2024

Unhelpful staff, late bus, no apology

Robert W.

August 5, 2019

Efficient & pleasant service

Thomas S.

November 17, 2018

Andesmar

3.5/52,023 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1

El Rápido Internacional

3/5311 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

Based on 11 reviews, El Rápido Internacional was rated 3 stars for this trip. El Rápido Internacional ticket prices on this trip start at US$57.00, with the trip lasting on average 5h.

El Rápido Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

nothing rapid about el rapido, 1.5 hours late to the bus station and the 5 hour journey then took 7 hours

Alex M.

March 26, 2018

Bus was late and we arrived 2,5 hours late on our destination. Half way the bus stopt for about 20 min and nobody told us why..

Lisa V.

January 23, 2018

San Juan Mar del Plata

3.5/5209 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.9

Based on 209 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. San Juan Mar del Plata ticket prices on this trip start at US$32.00

San Juan Mar del Plata Buenos Aires Mar del Plata recent customer reviews

Bus was 2 hours late. Guy lifted my tiny suitcase for 1 second and then immediately asked for a tip. I would have done it myself

Rosie M.

January 21, 2020

Worst company

Mariana M.

March 29, 2018

Empresa Tas

3.5/53 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Autotransportes San Juan

4/5137 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.3

Pullman General Belgrano

3.5/5568 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.8

Chevallier

4/52,238 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Turismo el Puente

Via Bariloche

4/52,967 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

La Estrella

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Pool Ruta 7

AR Bus Companies: Via Tac, Flechabus, Via Bariloche, Andesmar, Chevallier, 20 de Junio, LINECar

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Where are the popular stops in Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata?

Stops in Buenos Aires

A - Terminal de Omnibus Retiro

B - Aeroparque AEP

C - Callao

D - Zarate Peaje

E - Terminal Madero

F - Terminal Moron

Stops in Mar del Plata

A - Terminal Mar del Plata

Frequently asked questions on the trip Buenos Aires - Mar del Plata

How long does it take to get to Mar del Plata from Buenos Aires by bus?
The bus ride from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata takes 5h 30m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Mar del Plata in about 4h 35m.
What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata?
Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata are 385 km (239 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?
Buses departing from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro in Buenos Aires will take you to Terminal Mar del Plata in Mar del Plata.
What is the cheapest way to get from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?
The least expensive way to go from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$24, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much is the bus from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata?
The bus from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata will cost you US$51, on average.

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04-28

US$22

04-29

US$22

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US$22

05-01

US$22

05-02

US$22

05-03

US$22

05-04

US$22

05-05

US$22

The cheapest trip from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of US$22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$22 to US$63 for a bus ticket from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$22 which is on 2025-05-01.

Usually Tony Tur will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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