Buenos Aires Cruise Port Transfers

There are many ways to travel between the cruise port and the city centre, and in general it is easy to do so, but there are certainly more comfortable means of transport than others, which in the end is what you should take into consideration, comfort. The journey between the cruise port and the city centre will be enjoyable because of the beauty of the trip.

Another thing you should know about the transfers between the cruise port and the city centre is that you must have the SUBE transport card, which you can buy in almost any street shop in the city. You also need to have local money with you to use public transport or to take a taxi. Once you have your card, you can start making a list of the best things to see and do in Buenos Aires.

By booking this one-way private transfer service from the Buenos Aires cruise port to your accommodation or hotel, you will be able to get to your destination without worrying or stressing. This service will work for you if you are travelling with groups of up to eight people, because the transfer can be done in an individual car, in which up to three people can get in, or on board of an air-conditioned van with all the comforts, exclusively for you and your group.

One of the advantages of this service, and why it is undoubtedly one of the best options to move around Buenos Aires, is that you can forget about taxis and having to wait for other transport services, because your transfer will be directly to where you need to be in Buenos Aires with total comfort and peace of mind.

In the middle of the trip you will have access to certain amenities that are not included in other types of transport, such as personalised attention, the ease and possibility of carrying the amount of luggage and luggage you need, among other things. In addition, by booking this service, you will have the security of arriving at your destination without mishaps and you will be able to enjoy the trip in a completely private and pleasant environment.

Interesting details

• Duration of the trip: The journey between the city centre and the port of Buenos Aires in this type of transport takes just over an hour.
• Price: You will have to pay from 40 euros per person to use this means of transport.
• Advantages of using this method: Generally you will board an air-conditioned vehicle with all the necessary comforts on board. You will have the security that you will be able to travel in a private car with a capacity of up to 12 passengers with their respective luggage. The drivers are licensed professionals with experience in tourist services. Also included in the price is up to one hour of parking and the value of the tolls.
• How to book this transport: To book this option you will have to go to a tour and vehicle booking website in the city, make the reservation and wait for the confirmation of the transfer. Once you have the confirmation, all you have to do is wait for the pick-up date and time.
• Recommended if... you are travelling with your family or on business and want the maximum comfort possible, regardless of the price.

To take a taxi from the port of Buenos Aires to the city centre, you can get into a vehicle at the port itself, as taxis are available on the spot. Depending on the traffic on the roads, the trip will take between 15 and 30 minutes. If you are travelling from the Cruise Port to the city centre, the first thing you should do on arrival is to take a tour of Buenos Aires to get to know its streets.

However, choosing a taxi in Buenos Aires also has its science and there are some things you should know, for example, it is advisable to be careful when choosing the taxi, as you should make sure that the taximeter is working properly to avoid any kind of problem or argument about the final price.

Another option to take a taxi in Buenos Aires, and more specifically between the cruise port and the city centre, is to use apps such as Uber or Cabify, which offer taxi services and allow you to know the estimated price of the trip before requesting it.

Interesting details

• Journeytime: It takes on average between 15 and 30 minutes to get between the cruise port and the city centre, or vice versa. The distance also depends on the number of vehicles on the streets.
• Price: The price of a taxi ride from the port of Buenos Aires to the city centre can vary depending on different factors, including distance, traffic and time of day. You should be aware that the price may be higher during rush hour. The price may also vary depending on whether you order the taxi from the port or via apps such as Uber or Cabify. But in general, the transfer could cost approximately 20 euros.
• Advantages of using this method: This method of transport is advantageous because it allows you to travel comfortably from the cruise port to your accommodation and back. You will also have to pay less money than other means of transport.
• How to book this transport: You don't need to book a taxi, you just have to get into an authorised taxi in the city centre or at the port, or use the apps designed for this purpose such as Uber or Cabify.
• Recommended if... You're travelling with little time and want to make the most of every second, even if you have to pay a little more.

The "subte" transport system in the city is the fastest and most popular way to travel. The underground network is made up of six different lines that cross the city from different points towards the centre. Trains usually run very punctually, generally between 5:00 and 23:00. You can buy tickets at the ticket office or through a magnetic card that works with prepaid credit.

If you want to travel by underground from the Port of Buenos Aires to the city centre, you will have to get on line E at the San José de Flores station, which is about 10 minutes by taxi or a 20-minute walk from the port. Then you will have to go in the direction of Retiro station, which is located in the city centre, once there you will have to transfer at Bolivar station to line C in the direction of Constitucion.

Once you are there, you can continue to Diagonal Norte station, which is one of the most central stations in the city of Buenos Aires, and it is also located very close to many tourist sites. When you get on the underground you will be able to live a completely immersive experience in the everyday life of Buenos Aires, and when you get to the centre you will have the chance to see some of the best buildings in Buenos Aires, which is even better.

Interesting details

• Trip duration: It will take you around 40 minutes to get to the city centre.
• Price: You will have to pay from 10 euros per ticket if you want to use the underground.
• Advantages of using this method: It is one of the fastest and cheapest means of transport in the city. Besides, you will live an authentic Buenos Aires experience when you get on the underground.
• How to book this transport: You don't need to book a ticket to get on the underground, but you will have to pay for a ticket at the ticket office or use the rechargeable magnetic card.
• Recommended if... You are travelling alone or with friends and want an adventure in the city, but also want to save some money.

If the underground is emblematic, collective transport is even more emblematic. If you get on this bus you will have the opportunity to get to any point of the city and from any place. In case you want to move between the Cruise Port and the city centre, you have to know that in order to use this means of transport, you will have to buy a SUBE card that you can get in kiosks and stations of the underground network and charge credit to it.

But you should also know that the city has eight Metrobus corridors that combine articulated and traditional buses with exclusive lanes, so one of the advantages of using this service is that your safety is guaranteed and you will be able to get to the cruise port or the city centre on time, depending on your case. Although it is not a tourist route, taking the colectivo could qualify as one of the best bus tours in Buenos Aires thanks to the way the routes work.

To get by bus from the Port of Buenos Aires to the city centre, you will have to get on line 45, which has several stops in the port, among which the most important ones are "Benito Perez Galdos" and "Pedro de Mendoza y Av. Juan de Garay". You should also know that this route goes through different points of the city centre, so you can get off at different places that will leave you very close to the points of interest in the city.

A recommendation for you to use this transport system is that you will have to check the schedules and frequencies of the routes through the official website of the transport company or through the application "BA Cómo Llego", because there are always changes depending on the season of the year, ticket prices, among other things.

Details of interest

• Journeytime: As a reference, you should know that line 45, which goes from the Port to the city centre, takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes in normal traffic conditions. Other routes may vary in duration, also according to traffic and other environmental conditions.
• Price: The card to use the colectivo service can cost between 3 and 5 euros.
• Advantages of using this method: It is an economical and safe service that will get you around the city without overspending.
• How to book this transport: You won't need to book this transport, but I recommend you to visit the website to find out the routes and the updated prices of the service.
• Recommended if... You are travelling to Buenos Aires for the first time and want to see the cityscape as soon as you arrive.

In case you do not want to use the usual means of transport to get from the Cruise Port to the city centre, or vice versa, a good option, much cheaper, more fun and healthier for the environment, although with a little more effort, is to rent a bicycle. This service is available all over the Argentinean capital and is one of the best activities you can do in the city.

If you decide to rent a bike, you have two options, one of them is to rent a bike just to move around the city for a whole day, which includes the route between the Cruise Port and the city centre, or vice versa. And the next option is to sign up for one of the best bike tours in Buenos Aires, which is definitely the best plan if you don't know the city yet and want to see it from a different perspective.

Interesting details

• Duration of the trip: Depending on what you choose, the bike ride between Puerto de Cruceros and the city centre can take just over 50 minutes.
• Price: Bicycle hire for travel between the cruise port and the city can cost 40 euros per person, per day.
• Advantages of using this method: The advantage of this way of getting around is that you can see the city from a different perspective, you can get on and off as many times as you like and you can set your own pace.
• How to book this type of transport: To book this type of transport, you will have to do it online, go to the website and make the reservation.
• Recommended if... You are a solo traveller and want to experience new adventures, you are in good shape and you like to ride bikes.