Buenos Aires Cruise Port Transfers

There are many ways to move between the cruise port and the city center, and in general it is easy to do it, but there are certainly more comfortable means of transportation than others, which in the end is what you should take into consideration, comfort. You will like the trip between the cruise port and the city center because of the beauty of the trip.

Another thing you should know about the transfers between the cruise port and the city center is that you must have the SUBE transportation card, which you can buy at almost any street vendor in the city. You also need to have local money with you to use public transportation or to take a cab. 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 traveling 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 on board, or aboard 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 cabs and having to wait for other transportation services, because your transfer will be directly to where you need to be in Buenos Aires with total comfort and tranquility.

In the middle of the trip you will have access to certain amenities that are not included in other types of transportation, such as personalized attention, the ease and possibility of carrying the amount of suitcases 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 trip between the city center and the port of Buenos Aires in this type of transportation takes a little more than 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 professionals with license and 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 transportation: 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, you just have to wait for the date and time of pick up.
• Recommended if... you are traveling with your family or on business and want the maximum comfort possible, regardless of the price.

To take a cab from the port of Buenos Aires to the center of the city, you can get into a vehicle at the port itself, since this type of service is available on the spot. Depending on the traffic on the roads, the trip will take between 15 and 30 minutes. If you are traveling from the Cruise Port to the city center, the first thing you should do upon arrival is to sign up for a tour of Buenos Aires to get to know its streets.

However, choosing a cab 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 cab, because you should make sure that the taximeter is working properly to avoid any kind of problem or discussion about the final price.

Another option to move by cab in Buenos Aires, and more specifically between the cruise port to the city center, is to use apps like Uber or Cabify, which offer cab services and allow you to know the estimated price of the trip before requesting it.

Interesting details

• Duration of the trip: It will take you on average between 15 and 30 minutes to get between the cruise port and the city center, or vice versa. The distance also depends on the number of vehicles on the streets.
• Price: The price of a cab ride from the port of Buenos Aires to the city center may vary depending on different factors, including distance, traffic and time of day. You should be aware that the price may be higher during rush hours. The price may also vary depending on whether you request the cab from the port or through apps such as Uber or Cabify. But in general, the transfer could cost about 20 euros, approximately.
• Advantages of using this method: this method of transportation is advantageous because it allows you to travel comfortably from the cruise port to your accommodation site and back. You will also have to pay less money than other means of transportation.
• How to book this transportation: You don't need to book the cab transportation, you will only have to get into an authorized cab in the city center or at the port, or use the apps designed for this purpose such as Uber or Cabify.
• Recommended if... You are traveling with little time and want to take advantage of every second no matter if you have to pay a little more.

The "subte" transportation system in the city is the fastest and most popular way to travel. The subway network is composed of six different lines that cross the city from different points towards downtown. 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 subway from the Buenos Aires Port to downtown, you will have to get on the E line at the San José de Flores station, which is located about 10 minutes by cab or about 20 minutes walking from the port. Then you will have to go in the direction of Retiro station, which is located in the center of the city, once there you will have to transfer at Bolivar station to the C line in the direction of Constitución.

Once you are at that point you can continue to Diagonal Norte station, which is one of the most central stations in the city of Buenos Aires, and is also located very close to many tourist sites. When you get on the subway you will be able to live a completely immersive experience in the daily life of the Buenos Aires people, and when you get downtown you will have the opportunity to see some of the best buildings in Buenos Aires, which is even better.

Details of interest

• Duration of the trip: It will take you about 40 minutes to get to the city center.
• Price: You will have to pay from 10 euros per ticket if you want to use the subway.
• Advantages of using this method: It is one of the fastest and cheapest means of transportation in the city. Besides, you will live an authentic Buenos Aires experience when you get on the subway.
• How to book this transport: You do not need to book a ticket to get on the subway, but you will have to pay a ticket at the ticket office or use the rechargeable magnetic card.
• Recommended if... You are traveling alone or with friends and want an adventure in the city, but also want to save some money.

If the subway is emblematic, the collective transportation 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 center, you have to know that to use this means of transport, you will have to buy a SUBE card that you can get in kiosks and stations of the subway network and charge credit to it.

But also, you have to know that the city has eight Metrobus corridors that combine articulated and traditional buses with exclusive lanes, so one of the advantages you have when using this service is that your safety is guaranteed and you will be able to arrive on time both to the cruise port and downtown, 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 colectivo from the Buenos Aires Port to downtown, you will have to get on line 45, which has several stops at the port, including the "Benito Perez Galdos" stop and the "Pedro de Mendoza y Av. Juan de Garay" stop. You also have to know that this route runs through different points of the center, 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 transportation system, is that you will have to check the schedules and frequencies of the routes through the official website of the transportation company or through the application "BA Cómo Llego", because there are always modifications according to the season of the year, ticket prices, among other things.

Details of interest

• Duration of the trip: As a reference, you should know that line 45, which goes from the Port to the city center, takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes in normal traffic conditions. Other routes may vary their 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 spending too much.
• How to book this transportation: You will not need to book this transportation, but I recommend you to visit the website to know which are the routes and the updated prices of the service.
• Recommended if... You are traveling to Buenos Aires for the first time and want to see the cityscape as soon as you arrive.

In case you don't want to use the usual transportation to get from the Cruise Port to downtown, or vice versa, a good option, much more economical, more fun and healthier for the environment, although with a little more effort, is to rent a bicycle. This service is available throughout the Argentine 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 only to move around the city for a whole day, which includes the route between the Cruise Port and the city center, or vice versa. And the next option is to sign up for one of the best bike tours in Buenos Aires, which is undoubtedly the best plan if you don't know the city yet and want to know it from a different perspective.

Interesting details

• Duration of the trip: Depending on what you choose, the bike ride between the Puerto de Cruceros and the city center can take a little more than 50 minutes.
• Price: Renting bikes to 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 will be able to see the city from a different perspective, you can get on and off as many times as you want and the pace is up to you.
• How to book this transportation: To book this type oftransportation, you will have to do it online, go to the website and make the reservation.
• Recommended if... You travel alone and want to live new adventures, you are in good shape and you like to ride bicycles.