Getting around Buenos Aires

Sources 2,4,7,10,12

Start with the Buenos Aires neighborhood finder, then compare the commute from the apartment entrance. Include the station walk and final office walk. The rent guide helps make that test part of the viewing. A lower rent can lose its advantage when the trip is awkward.

The six lines are A, B, C, D, E and H. The Premetro is a separate light-rail connection in the southwest. The network tool shows the existing routes. Check the official service-status page before departure, because station works and disruptions can change the usable route.²

• A

  Line A

  Plaza de Mayo to San Pedrito.

• B

  Line B

  Leandro N. Alem to Juan Manuel de Rosas.

• C

  Line C

  Retiro to Constitución.

• D

  Line D

  Catedral to Congreso de Tucumán.

• E

  Line E

  Retiro to Plaza de los Virreyes.

• H

  Line H

  Facultad de Derecho to Hospitales.

For Palermo or Belgrano, Line D can give a direct central route. For Villa Crespo, check Line B. For Caballito, check Line A and the railway. The final useful station depends on the apartment.¹

October 2026 registered Subte fares are US$1.20 (ARS 1,817.00) for rides 1 to 20, then lower tiers. The count follows the month and payment identity. Keep the same card and form of payment if you want the frequency discount. Special fares and benefits have separate eligibility rules.^7,11

Use the cost of living guide for a monthly transport allowance. The calculator rounds planning lines, while this table shows the exact fare arithmetic. The Premetro simple registered fare is US$0.42 (ARS 635.95). A Subte-Premetro combination follows the Subte tier in the annex.⁷

National SUBE guidance now allows contactless Visa and Mastercard bank cards, compatible NFC devices and eligible QR payment on supported bus services. The city also supports these payment options on the Subte. Foreign-issued cards of the accepted brands can work. Check the validator and the bank's own fees.^10,11

RED SUBE allows up to five discounted combinations within two hours, with at least two minutes between combinations. The second qualifying trip gets 50% off and later qualifying trips 75%, subject to the discount cap. The current official page limits eligible combinations by transport jurisdiction and order. Do not assume every train-to-Subte pairing qualifies.¹²

Use the same registered physical SUBE, active SUBE Digital identity or eligible SUBE-app QR for the combination. National bank-card acceptance does not automatically add the same transfer benefit. Keep a payment backup for an arrival day. The money and costs guide uses the dated BCRA rate for comparison, not your bank's settlement rate.¹²

Regular city-jurisdiction bus fares start at US$0.61 (ARS 920.48) for 0 to 3 km from October 1, 2026. The next bands differ by distance. National and province-jurisdiction lines use separate tables, even when they pass through CABA. Identify the line and route before budgeting from this city table.⁸

During the city's open-payment pilot, bank-card or NFC payment on the regular city-only bus lines uses the 3 to 6 km fare, US$0.67 (ARS 1,022.81), regardless of distance. The mini MUBE rule differs. Check the current resolution and validator before assuming the minimum registered SUBE fare applies to every payment method.⁹

Use the official city route planner to compare the actual bus route, stop and final walk. Check live schedules and disruptions. A line number alone does not establish the correct branch or destination. For families, test the school run with the child's entrance and arrival time included.³

Ezeiza, airport code EZE, sits 32 km (20 miles) from the city center in the tourism office's reference. Aeroparque, code AEP, is the city airport on the northern waterfront. Check which code appears on each booking. A transfer between the airports needs a separate route and enough time for check-in.⁴

Canada advises arranging Ezeiza transfers from the official arrivals taxi stand. Obtain the full quote and check the vehicle details. This guide does not publish an unverified universal airport time or taxi fare. Road traffic, the neighborhood and baggage needs change the answer.⁵

1. 1

   Check the airport code

   Confirm EZE or AEP for both the arrival and any onward flight.

2. 2

   Write the complete address

   Give the driver or planner the apartment street number and correct entrance.

3. 3

   Confirm luggage and child seats

   Ask for the vehicle capacity and any child seat before booking.

4. 4

   Check the last leg

   A coach or bus stop may leave a walk or another transfer to the apartment.

Sources 3,4

The suburban railway and the Subte solve different routes. Caballito has the Sarmiento railway toward Once. Belgrano C serves the Mitre Tigre branch, while Colegiales and Belgrano R belong to other Mitre branches. Federico Lacroze is the Urquiza terminal. Check the precise branch and current timetable before using a railway name to choose an apartment.^3,16,18

Railway works can change service and terminal access. Check Trenes Argentinos' current modifications page for its operated lines, and the Urquiza operator for that line. The weekend-trip guide places train and ferry routes in their destination context. A suburban railway does not establish a direct airport connection.^17,18

The regular official timetable starts the Subte at 5:30 a.m. on weekdays, 6 a.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m. on Sundays and holidays. Last departures vary by line, terminal and day. Weekend or event extensions can change the pattern. Check the live official timetable before relying on the last train.¹³

For a late restaurant or event, plan a confirmed bus or taxi backup before leaving. A nightlife-friendly neighborhood does not establish a late Subte trip home. Check the return route as carefully as the outward route, especially after a station closure or service change.

Buenos Aires taxis use the black-and-yellow city scheme. The city's BA Taxi guidance requires drivers to offer card and cash payment, with the meter setting the trip charge. Toll and baggage rules can add costs. Check the quote or meter terms before the ride, and confirm the driver and vehicle details.^5,15

This guide does not quote a universal app fare. Request a live price for the actual route and time. Before relying on a car, check license recognition, insurance, parking and child-seat requirements for your situation. The moving checklist keeps those arrangements alongside the apartment and arrival plan.

The city's published Ecobici basic rule gives Argentina residents up to four 30-minute rides on weekdays. Foreign visitors have separate paid tourist passes. Longer rides and weekend use have separate options. Register through the official system and read the current pass terms before assuming a bike ride is free.¹⁴

For walking, compare the apartment entrance, station entrance and grocery route. Recoleta and central areas can support short errands, while larger barrios create more variation. A map marker cannot confirm a step-free sidewalk or crossing. Test the route with the footwear, stroller or mobility aid you actually use.³

Subte

The city's underground railway.

Colectivo

A city or regional bus, with its line and branch determining the route.

SUBE

The public-transport payment system. Card registration and payment identity affect some benefits.

Ramal

A railway or bus branch. The branch matters as well as the line name.

Remis

A booked car service with a quoted trip, commonly used for transfers.