Junín de los Andes relocation guide

Getting around Junín de los Andes

Buses connect Junín with San Martín and Chapelco Airport. Some airport stops need a request, and fare categories require confirmation.

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The short answer

Expreso Colonia's regional service links Junín de los Andes with San Martín de los Andes through Chapelco Airport. The airport page says passengers pay with SUBE and some departures enter the airport only on request. The operator posts interurban fares effective July 2026. Confirm the category, operating day and stop before relying on the route for a commute.

  • The bus terminal lies between Félix San Martín and Olavarría.
  • The airport request channel is WhatsApp +54 9 2972 530669.
  • The older urban tariff and current school-pass conditions need confirmation.

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Airport service and requested stops

Chapelco's Aviador Carlos Campos Airport is on National Route 40 at km 2232. The airport page lists automatic entries from Junín between 7.30 a.m. and 4.25 p.m. Other marked entries require a WhatsApp request. The page does not print a current timetable validity date or full weekday and holiday classes.1,2

The airport gives roughly twenty minutes from Junín as a travel estimate. Allow separately for reaching your boarding stop, any delay and the airline's check-in requirement. Confirm the operator's answer before relying on the connection.1

Posted regional fares

Operator matrix effective July 2026
Route labelPosted amountCategory limit
Junin Andes-C to A. Chapelco-CUS$2.46ARS 3,735.17C code unexplained
Junin Andes-C to S.M. Andes-CUS$4.21ARS 6,384.99C code unexplained
Confirm your passenger category, payment method and current fare. The operator identifies this matrix as effective July 2026. Dollar comparisons use the October 9, 2026 BCRA reference of US$1 to ARS 1,517, rounded to cents. Bank, card and cash exchange costs may differ.

Sources 3,4,8

The operator's urban fare page dates from 2025 and includes school-day free-ride conditions. Ask for the current adult fare and school eligibility.5

Winter roads and driving documents

The tourism page describes the approach from Neuquén on National Route 22 and Route 40. Check current winter road conditions and chain advice before driving. Confirm that the route is open and suitable for your travel day.6

The national Economy and Transport guidance for foreign visitors gives qualifying Washington 1943 international permits one year from issuance. Qualifying Geneva 1949 or Vienna 1968 licenses allow driving for a maximum of one year from entry. Carry the required identity document or passport and check your license and rental-company conditions. If you become a resident, confirm the provincial licensing requirements separately.7

Questions people ask

Does every regional bus enter Chapelco Airport?

No. The airport marks some stops as request-only and lists an automatic-entry window. Confirm the exact departure and airport entry through the operator's WhatsApp channel.

Can I pay the airport bus with SUBE?

The airport's transport page says SUBE is accepted. Confirm your card, balance and applicable passenger fare before travel.

Is the posted C fare the ordinary adult fare?

The fare matrix does not explain C. Ask the operator which category applies to you before using its amount in a travel budget.

Where is the Junín bus terminal?

The municipal tourism page places it between Félix San Martín and Olavarría. Confirm the boarding point for your particular service.

Can I use my foreign license for a year?

For a visit, it depends on the qualifying document. The national guidance distinguishes one year from issuance for qualifying Washington permits from a maximum of one year after entry for qualifying Geneva or Vienna licenses. Check the exact license and rental requirements. If you become a resident, confirm the provincial licensing requirements separately.

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Sources and how we check them

Sources and how we check them8 sources

Every figure on this page comes from the official or primary source listed here. We checked them in . Rules and prices change, so confirm anything important with the source before you act on it.

  1. Aviador Carlos Campos Airport, public bus service (opens in a new tab)
  2. Aviador Carlos Campos Airport, location and airport details (opens in a new tab)
  3. Expreso Los Andes, interurban tariff effective July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Expreso Los Andes, original Junín and San Martín fare matrix (opens in a new tab)
  5. Expreso Los Andes, urban fare page dated May and June 2025 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Junín de los Andes municipal tourism, getting here (opens in a new tab)
  7. Argentina Economy and Transport, qualifying foreign driving documents (opens in a new tab)
  8. BCRA, U.S. dollar reference quote, October 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)