Updated: July 27, 2026

Getting from Ezeiza (EZE) to downtown Buenos Aires takes 45 to 60 minutes by car and ranges from a few dollars on the public bus to about USD 30–40 in an official taxi. This page compares every option so you can pick by budget, luggage and how much hassle you want after a long flight. As of 2026 the choices below are all running normally.

What are my options from EZE to Buenos Aires?

Four routes cover almost everyone. Prices are approximate for central districts such as Recoleta and Palermo and move with the peso, so treat them as a guide and confirm at the counter.

OptionTime to centreApprox costBest for
Official counter taxi / remise45–60 min~USD 30–40Door-to-door with no planning; fixed fare agreed at the desk
Pre-booked private transfer45–60 minvariesMeet-and-greet, price locked before you fly; families, late arrivals
Manuel Tienda León shuttle bus~60 min + onward~USD 11–12Best value; solo or couple travellers with normal luggage
Public bus (colectivo)~2 hourscheapestTight budgets, light bags and plenty of time

How much does a taxi from Ezeiza cost?

An official taxi or remise booked at the arrivals counter runs about USD 30–40 to central Buenos Aires, agreed as a fixed price before you leave and with tolls included. You pay at the desk, get a voucher, and are assigned a driver, so there is no meter to argue over. The one rule that matters is where you book: use a staffed counter inside the terminal and ignore anyone who approaches you first. Our airport taxis page explains how the counter works, and the taxi scams page covers the tricks to avoid.

Is the Tienda León shuttle bus worth it?

For most visitors, yes. The Manuel Tienda León coach runs about hourly from EZE to its own downtown terminal near Retiro station for roughly USD 11–12, about a third of a taxi fare. From the terminal you take a short taxi or the metro to your hotel. It is the sweet spot between price and comfort if you are travelling solo or as a couple with normal luggage. See the shuttle bus page for the schedule and stops.

Can I take a public bus into the city?

Yes, and it is the cheapest option by a wide margin, but it is slow. Local colectivo buses take around two hours to reach the centre, need a rechargeable SUBE card (you cannot pay the driver in cash), and have little room for large suitcases. It is a fine choice if you are on a tight budget, travelling light and not in a hurry; for most arriving visitors the shuttle is a better trade of time for money.

Which option should I choose?

A quick decision guide: if you value zero hassle or are arriving late at night, book a private transfer or take a counter taxi. If you want the best value and have normal luggage, take the Tienda León shuttle. If money matters more than time and you are travelling light, take the public bus. Whichever you choose, sort it before you clear customs rather than in the arrivals crush.

How do I reach a specific neighbourhood?

All the options above drop you in the central districts, but the last leg differs. A taxi or transfer takes you to your exact address; the shuttle and bus leave you at a hub from which you finish by taxi or metro. If you are heading to Palermo specifically, our airport to Palermo guide covers that route, and once you are moving you will want some pesos on hand, which our how to pay in Argentina guide explains.

Where do I find each option at the airport?

Everything is in or just outside the Terminal A arrivals hall. The official taxi and remise counters are inside, clearly signed, and you pay there before you meet your driver. The Manuel Tienda León desk is also in the hall, with its coaches leaving from just outside the doors. Pre-booked transfer drivers wait in the meeting area holding a name sign. The public bus stops are outside the terminal, so have your SUBE card ready before you go looking. Do not follow anyone who intercepts you before the counters, however official the badge looks.

Is it safe to travel from EZE at night?

Late arrivals are common and the safe choices do not change after dark: a counter taxi or a pre-booked private transfer are the most reliable, because both are fixed-price and door-to-door. The Tienda León shuttle runs less often late at night, and the public bus is best avoided with luggage in the small hours. If you land late, having a transfer booked in advance is the least stressful option, since a driver is already waiting when you clear customs and you skip the counter queue entirely.

How long does the journey take?

By car it is a 45 to 60 minute drive in normal conditions, stretching past an hour in the morning and evening rush. The shuttle is similar plus your onward leg, and the public bus is roughly two hours end to end. Ezeiza sits about 22 km southwest of the city centre, so leave a generous buffer if you are heading back out for a departure during peak traffic, when the same trip can take noticeably longer than the off-peak figures above.