Mendoza getting around
Getting around Mendoza
Test the boarding point and return journey. An airport extension plan does not establish an operating rail connection.
- General fare
- US$1.11
- ARS 1,680, current operator notice.
- Off-peak fare
- US$0.92
- ARS 1,394. Confirm the qualifying journey.
- Journey information
- 148, option 7
- MendoTran contact.
- Airport rail
- Opening unverified
- Do not plan an assumed airport train.
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The short answer
Mendoza uses MendoTran buses and Metrotranvía for daily journeys across the metropolitan area. AUTAM's current notice lists the general fare at US$1.11 (ARS 1,680) and the off-peak fare at US$0.92 (ARS 1,394). MendoTran lists SUBE and contactless payment options. The airport operator lists buses 680, 675 and 965. No current airport rail opening or exact airport bus fare was verified.
- General fare is US$1.11 (ARS 1,680).
- Off-peak listed fare is US$0.92 (ARS 1,394).
- SUBE and contactless payments are listed by MendoTran.
- Airport bus identifiers are 680, 675 and 965.
Can you live in Mendoza without a car?
Use the official route tool for the exact addresses. Test the walk from the home to the boarding point and repeat the return at the actual hour. Use Neighborhoods before treating a neighboring municipality as a central neighborhood.
What do buses and Metrotranvía cost?
| Fare | US dollars | In pesos | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | US$1.11 | ARS 1,680 | General fare notice |
| Off-peak | US$0.92 | ARS 1,394 | Listed time bands and journey eligibility apply |
Source 2
The budget prices the general fare rather than assuming a discount. Benefit and transfer conditions can differ by payment method and user. Confirm the applicable rule rather than applying one discount to every journey.
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The April 2025 comparison discusses public transit. Current fares, payment rules and the actual journey require the guide’s transport sources and an address-specific check.
How can you pay?
| Method | What to check |
|---|---|
| SUBE card | Balance, registration and benefit conditions |
| Contactless credit or debit card | Card compatibility and the actual validator |
| NFC phone or watch | Supported card and device setup |
| Digital SUBE | Compatible Android device and current setup |
Source 4
The operator listing does not guarantee that every foreign-issued card works or that every method receives the same benefit. Keep a usable fallback and check the actual journey.4
Use Banking for local account documents. Use Cost of living to understand the adult-trip assumption in the subtotal.
What is confirmed about the tram?
Sociedad de Transporte Mendoza operates Metrotranvía, G100 buses and biciTRAN. The city reported 15 operating Metrotranvía stops in Capital on March 3, 2026. That dated report described the airport extension as future infrastructure.5,
How do you plan the airport transfer?
MDZ is outside Capital in Las Heras. Aeropuertos Argentina lists buses 680, 675 and 965 and the information contact 148 option 7. The retained page does not establish your exact fare, timetable or hotel walk.1,
Confirm the arriving flight
Record date, time, luggage and any access requirements.
Check the actual route
Ask the operator which listed bus reaches the destination at that hour.
Price the alternative
Obtain a written transfer quote if the route is unsuitable.
Check the final entrance
Confirm where the vehicle can stop and how you reach the accommodation.
Use Arrival costs for the transfer quote and Accessibility for airport assistance and the onward journey.
Transport belongs in the housing decision
Use Rent to inspect the property and Families to test a repeated school journey. A lower asking rent can come with a different transport routine.
MendoTran lists 148 option 7 and AUTAM lists 0800 999 6604 for information. Confirm the exact boarding point, return and current service before relying on a route screenshot.4
Questions people ask
What is the general Mendoza bus fare?
AUTAM's current notice lists about US$1.11 (ARS 1,680) at the dated reference. Recheck the fare close to travel.
What is the listed off-peak fare?
The notice lists about US$0.92 (ARS 1,394). It identifies time bands of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Confirm qualifying conditions.
Can I pay without a physical SUBE?
MendoTran lists contactless credit or debit cards, compatible NFC devices and Digital SUBE alongside physical SUBE. Compatibility and benefits require checks.
Will every foreign bank card work?
No universal foreign-card guarantee was retained. Check compatibility and keep a usable fallback for the actual journey.
Does Metrotranvía currently run to the airport?
No current airport opening was verified. The retained March 2026 city report described the extension as future infrastructure.
Which buses does MDZ list?
The airport operator lists 680, 675 and 965. Confirm destination, timetable and the actual airport fare before arrival.
Is the airport inside Capital?
No. MDZ is in Las Heras. Its transfer should be planned separately from an ordinary central-city trip.
Can I assume every bus trip is accessible?
No complete stop and fleet audit was retained. Confirm the specific journey and boarding assistance with the operator.
Can I take a pet on any local bus?
No general local-bus pet permission was verified. The retained CATA pet conditions apply to its named Mendoza to San Juan intercity service.
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Sources and how we check them
Sources and how we check them6 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.
- Mendoza airport operator public transport, checked October 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- AUTAM current fare notice, checked October 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Mendoza Capital educational geography, checked October 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- MendoTran official routes and payment methods, checked October 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- STM transport operator, checked October 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Metrotranvia current2026 city stops and planned airport extension, checked October 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Estación Mendoza on the Metrotranvía, photographed in 2022. Current fares and service come from the cited transport authorities. Image resized. Hero photo by Mauricio V. Genta, CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab), from Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab).