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International Airport

The international airport servicing Buenos Aires is located about 20 miles outside of the downtown area and is known as Ezeiza. Airlines from around the world service this airport on a daily basis. Taxi service is readily available to and from the airport. Additionally shuttle service is possible as well.

Bus

Buenos Aires has an extensive and relatively modern bus system. Utilizing a bus you can easily and inexpensively get around Buenos Aires without difficulty. Long distance bus service from Buenos Aires is available to pretty much every other part of Argentina. For long distance trips it is advisable to get a ticket at least a day in advance.

Car

As can be expected for a city this large, traffic in Buenos Aires is pretty heavy throughout the day. If you do decide to rent a car, fortunately the city is laid out on a grid which will help you figure out how to get where you need to go. Different parts of the city have different traffic regulations, so please be aware of them before you start driving around.

Boat

From Buenos Aires one can catch daily ferry service to both Colinia and Montevideo, Uruguay. The ferries typically are modern and comfortable and the ferry rides are do not take to terribly long. Plan ahead a little bit if you plan on going over the weekend or during the holidays. Tickets for the ferry service can be purchased online.

Train

Buenos Aires has South America's oldest underground railway. It opened in 1913 and is still quick and efficient. The rail lines are used to reach Buenos Aires' suburbs. It presently consists of five lines that run from downtown to the outskirts.

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