How far is Mendoza from La Rioja?

Mendoza and La Rioja are 268 miles (431 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mendoza to La Rioja?

Most of the buses traveling from Mendoza to La Rioja leave from Mendoza Terminal and arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Mendoza to La Rioja from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mendoza to La Rioja on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 5m	5:35am	La Rioja	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Mendoza Terminal	9h 20m	9:20pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 10m	9:10pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mendoza - Terminal (Mendoza - ARG)	8h 45m	8:50pm	La Rioja - Terminal (La Rioja - ARG)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Mendoza Terminal	9h 20m	9:20pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 10m	9:10pm	La Rioja	No tags

Next departures for Mendoza to La Rioja on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 5m	5:35am	La Rioja	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Mendoza Terminal	8h 55m	4:55pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Mendoza Terminal	9h 25m	7:25pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 10m	9:10pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mendoza - Terminal (Mendoza - ARG)	8h 45m	8:50pm	La Rioja - Terminal (La Rioja - ARG)	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Mendoza Terminal	8h 55m	4:55pm	La Rioja	No tags

Next departures for Mendoza to La Rioja on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 5m	5:35am	La Rioja	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	5:20pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Mendoza Terminal	9h 25m	7:25pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Mendoza Terminal	9h 20m	9:20pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mendoza - Terminal (Mendoza - ARG)	8h 45m	8:50pm	La Rioja - Terminal (La Rioja - ARG)	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	5:20pm	La Rioja	No tags

Next departures for Mendoza to La Rioja on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 5m	5:35am	La Rioja	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Mendoza Terminal	8h 55m	4:55pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Mendoza Terminal	9h 25m	7:25pm	Terminal de Ómnibus de La Rioja	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 10m	9:10pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mendoza - Terminal (Mendoza - ARG)	8h 45m	8:50pm	La Rioja - Terminal (La Rioja - ARG)	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Mendoza Terminal	8h 55m	4:55pm	La Rioja	No tags

Next departures for Mendoza to La Rioja on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 5m	5:35am	La Rioja	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	5:20pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Mendoza Terminal	9h 20m	9:20pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	1:20am	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mendoza - Terminal (Mendoza - ARG)	8h 45m	8:50pm	La Rioja - Terminal (La Rioja - ARG)	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Mendoza Terminal	8h 50m	5:20pm	La Rioja	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Mendoza Terminal	9h 20m	9:20pm	La Rioja	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:51 PM -03.

Get from Mendoza to La Rioja

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

265 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Andesmar

3.5/52,113 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.2

Based on 2113 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Andesmar ticket prices on this trip start at $48

Andesmar Mendoza La Rioja recent customer reviews

the executive seating was not as good as other buslines I've used. One tv we all shared with the speaker blaring behind my head! Refreshments was, "go help yourself to styrofoam cup coffee/ tea when urn heats up" That was it

Robert B.

September 24, 2018

One of the worst bus experiences of my life

José N.

January 14, 2017

Flechabus

4/52,113 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.9

20 de Junio

4/5584 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Autotransportes San Juan

3.5/5140 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.3

Via Tac

3.5/53,878 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.9

Pool de Los Andes

5/51 reviews

Tramat

3.5/5503 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

Based on 503 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Tramat ticket prices on this trip start at $96

Andesmar/Tramat/El Rápido Internacional Mendoza La Rioja recent customer reviews

Very good

John O.

February 26, 2024

Overall: satisfied

Paul D.

February 10, 2023

AR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Mendoza and La Rioja?

Stops in Mendoza

A - Mendoza Terminal

B - Terminal del Sol

C - Aeropuerto Mendoza

D - Hotel Hyatt

E - Parada de Autobuses de Mendoza - Nogoli

F - Vistalba 3020

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mendoza, AR to La Rioja by bus

How far is Mendoza from La Rioja?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mendoza to La Rioja?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$45

11/13

$45

Today

$45

11/15

$45

11/16

$45

11/17

$45

11/18

$45

11/19

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The cheapest trip from Mendoza, AR to La Rioja was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $67 for a bus ticket from Mendoza, AR to La Rioja based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Andesmar 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.