How to Get From Ezeiza into Buenos Aires

The first hurdle of any trip is getting to your hotel from the airport.

You just flew overnight in a cramped airplane seat. You waited in line at immigration. You claimed your now damaged bag and got through customs. Now you have to navigate an airport transfer in a brand new country?

All of that is why I recommend figuring this hurdle out before you even travel. So if you’re trying to figure out how to get into Buenos Aires from Ezeiza…

Welcome, you are in the right place!

By the end of this post, you’ll have a plan in place.

First things first: Ezeiza – airport code EZE – is Buenos Aires’ international airport.

It’s located just over 30 kilometers and an hour’s drive from the city center.

This post is a complete breakdown of all the ways to get into Buenos Aires from Ezeiza from city bus to private transfer.

Ezeiza to Buenos Aires: Your Options

By the end of this post, you should have your transfer booked or a plan in place on how to get into the city upon arrival.

And when it comes to Buenos Aires airport transfers there is truly an option for every budget.

And if you’re feeling particularly anxious, take a deep breath.

It’s as easy as a taxi ride and on the other side of that taxi awaits a cozy hotel and a delicious steak dinner.

Do not hail a taxi outside

In Buenos discombobulatedAires, do NOT leave the airport and hail a taxi outside.

You’ll find a taxi quick but they will invent a price upon assessing just how foreign (and rich) you look.

Then they’ll smile as they cheekily say of course they’ll accept your dollars (as if this is a favor to you and not to them).

At best, you’ll pay two or three times the actual cost. At worst, they’ll scam you even further.

Stick to the options listed below for regulated and safe Buenos Aires airport transfers and taxis.

Private Transfer

My top recommendation for travelers is to reserve a private transfer in advance.

You’ll have likely flown all night and will be tired. Take it easy on yourself and have a driver waiting for you with a smile and your name on a sign.

You’ll have plenty of time to explore the city like a local once you’ve gotten a good night’s sleep.

To be expected, this is the priciest option but it is still very affordable. Expect to pay somewhere around 30-40 dollars for a sedan.

It will cost more for a larger group or a van. If you need a car seat check in advance that it’s available.

Here are some options for booking your transfer in advance:

• Abel Checa is a driver that is raved about in my Facebook group. He complies with all legal regulations and his rates are fair and straight forward. I highly recommend him, send him an email (ab********@***il.com) or Whatsapp (+54 9 11 3191 7328) and let him know Sol Salute sent you.
• Welcome Pickups is an international company focusing on smooth airport pickups, a professional driver will be waiting on arrival.
• Manuel Tienda Leon is a taxi and transfer company based in both Buenos Aires airports. You can reserve a remis (taxi) in advance with them or go to their airport booth upon arrival.

Taxi/Remis from Ezeiza airport to Buenos Aires

Second to a private transfer is a taxi or remis.

Remis companies are basically taxis but they offer set rates based on distance instead of meter running on the clock. Your rate will be agreed upon before you get in the car so there are no surprises.

In practicality, this is the same as a private transfer. You just won’t have reserved it in advance.

You will see booths for these companies in the arrivals terminal after you exit customs with your bag:

• Taxi Ezeiza is my preferred taxi company in Ezeiza. They have a stand alone booth that is impossible to miss as you exit customs.
• Mentioned earlier in this post, but Manuel Tienda Leon is another major player here.

All of these remis companies have set rates to get you into town depending on neighborhood.

There a couple small downsides to this. The cars aren’t the nicest (imagine an old car that probably smells very strongly of cigarettes) and you can forget about the driver speaking English. But they will still be polite and you will get to your hotel without a hitch.

There may also be long lines for these taxi booths if a lot of flights have arrived at the same time. You will always be able to get a ride, but you may have to wait. That can be a rough start to your holiday if you’re exhausted from your flight.

If you speak Spanish, this is a great option. I personally use Taxi Ezeiza all the time myself. If you don’t speak Spanish or are a bit of a nervous traveler, I’d reserve an English speaking transfer (option 1 above).

Uber from Ezeiza

When Uber first burst into the market in Argentina, they did so with very little finesse and angered taxis everywhere (typical).

For the first year or so it was tricky to take an Uber from the airport and you needed to be sneaky and find your driver deep in the parking lot away from the taxis.

These days it’s easier, just call your Uber and find them when they show up outside of arrivals.

There isn’t a set Uber pick up like I’ve seen in other countries, since they’re still not exactly above board.

But this is your cheapest option, lately the rate has been the equivalent of around $20 US.

The only downside or complication would be not having Wi-Fi to communicate with your driver once you leave the airport (inside the building there is strong, free Wi-Fi).

If you set up an eSim before your trip, though, you can have a local data plan upon landing. Or simply communicate with your driver inside the airport and don’t leave until the last second once you can see they’re arriving.

PRO TIP: Once you’re in Argentina, you should see the payment option in your Uber app for cash. Try deleting and re-installing the app if you don’t see the option yet and want to pay in pesos cash throughout your trip to take advantage of the different exchange rates.

Shuttle Bus: Manuel Tienda Leon

Manuel Tienda Leon is a classic go-to for airport transfers in Buenos Aires, check out their website for current prices.

This company has a small bus station downtown in Puerto Madero/Retiro (behind the Sheraton).

Their buses connect from there to both Ezeiza and Aeroparque (the city’s domestic airport in Palermo).

The bus will save you some pesos if you are traveling alone.

If there are two of you it will cost the roughly same (or slightly less) to take a remis/taxi and it’s definitely not cheaper than an Uber.

If there are more than two of you, it’s not even a question. Take a taxi.

You can take the bus to either Terminal Madero downtown or Aeroparque in Palermo. From there, you can get a taxi or rideshare to your hotel.

The website shows the option to reserve and pay in advance but this isn’t necessary.

When you leave customs you’ll go through a small vestibule with taxi booths. Manuel Tienda Leon has a booth here where you can purchase a ticket for the next shuttle bus and pay with a card. Buses leave regularly and it is very easy.

NOTE: There are other shuttle services, like Minibus Ezeiza. If you don’t speak Spanish or this is your first time in Argentina, stick with Manuel Tienda Leon. It’s just so much easier.

If you feel up to it, Minibus Ezeiza is a bit cheaper and departs regularly from San Telmo. But at the moment, they require prior reservations and a bank transfer (which is very normal here but a huge hassle if coming from abroad).

Public Transportation from Ezeiza: Línea 8 Bus

Public transportation from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires is, unfortunately, not great.

There is only one option, a city bus, Linea 8.

Line 8 has always been the only bus to and from Ezeiza, but they’ve recently (in December 2023) they’ve launched a new line that connects the Ezeiza and Aeroparque airports. If you want a first hand, detailed experience then read Sir Chandler’s review here.

The route will take about an hour and a half and while it’s inarguably your cheapest option, it’s still my least favorite.

This is a city bus and if you have a lot of luggage it won’t be comfortable, at all. I wouldn’t do this unless you’re a backpacker.

To pay for your bus you’ll need a SUBE transport card with money loaded onto it. You can usually pick one up in the 25 Horas kiosco in the arrivals section at the airport. If you can’t find one, a local can scan their card for you and you can just give them the cash.

Read more: Navigating Public Transportation in Buenos Aires

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