What is the distance between La Rioja and Buenos Aires?

La Rioja and Buenos Aires are 987 km (612 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from La Rioja to Buenos Aires?

Buses departing from Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja in La Rioja will take you to Terminal de Retiro in Buenos Aires.

Bus La Rioja to Buenos Aires from $85 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for La Rioja to Buenos Aires on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	17h 30m	1:30pm	Terminal de Retiro	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	15h 55m	10:00am	Terminal de Retiro	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	17h 15m	7:30am	Terminal de Retiro	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	17h 15m	7:30am	Terminal de Retiro	No tags

Next departures for La Rioja to Buenos Aires on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	17h 30m	1:30pm	Terminal de Retiro	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	15h 55m	10:00am	Terminal de Retiro	Fastest

Next departures for La Rioja to Buenos Aires on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	17h 30m	1:30pm	Terminal de Retiro	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	15h 55m	10:00am	Terminal de Retiro	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:49 PM -03.

Get from La Rioja to Buenos Aires

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

17h 15mAverage Duration

984 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

General Urquiza

4/51,414 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.2

Based on 1414 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. General Urquiza ticket prices on this trip start at $92

Urquiza La Rioja Buenos Aires recent customer reviews

It was very good but I missed the "suite" chair option, which used to be there, a chair that opens entirely allowing us to sleep like on a bed. Hope future buses recover this option

Gisele O.

January 22, 2024

20 de Junio

4/5583 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Chevallier

4/52,345 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

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Where are the popular stops in La Rioja and Buenos Aires?

Stops in La Rioja

A - Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja

B - Av. Ortiz de Ocampo

C - Parada de Autobus El Chacho

D - Parada de Autobuses de La Rioja - Portezuelo

Stops in Buenos Aires

A - Terminal de Retiro

B - Aeroparque AEP

C - Terminal de Omnibus de Lanus

D - Estación Remedios de Escalada

E - Terminal Puente La Noria

F - Parada de Autobus Valentin Alsina

Frequently asked questions about travelling from La Rioja to Buenos Aires, AR by bus

What is the distance between La Rioja and Buenos Aires?
La Rioja and Buenos Aires are 987 km (612 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from La Rioja to Buenos Aires?
Buses departing from Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja in La Rioja will take you to Terminal de Retiro in Buenos Aires.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-08

$87

11-09

$88

Today

$90

11-11

$90

11-12

$89

11-13

$87

11-14

$85

11-15

$90

The cheapest trip from La Rioja to Buenos Aires, AR was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $128 for a bus ticket from La Rioja to Buenos Aires, AR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually 20 de Junio 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.