Get around in Argentina

By train

Travelling by train is an option for alternative tourism in Argentina, one way to see the best of the country. One of the major operators is Ferrobaires. See also Satelite Ferroviario for up-to-date information on trains and services (in Spanish).

By bus

Argentina boasts an oustanding short and long-distance bus network; remember that a city bus is called colectivo while a long distance, city-to-city bus is called micro. The hub of this network is definitely Buenos Aires’ Terminal de Omnibus Retiro; it has 2,000 bus arrivals and departures every day, and multiple companies serve most destinations.

The buses generally offer high-quality service, and for distances longer than 200km, it is common to have food served on board. There is generally a good amount of legroom, and many buses have beds (camas) making them a lot like traveling business class on a plane.

A great deal more information on buses, bus companies, and schedules, is available here.

By thumb

The hitchhiking club Autostop Argentina began in Argentina in 2002, inspired by clubs in France, Italy and the United States. As a result, hitchhiking has become more acceptable among the younger generation, and raising a thumb at a highway is a symbol most people understand.