What is the cheapest way from Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires?

The Línea 8 'semirápido' city bus to Plaza de Mayo, about $1,227.76 ARS with a SUBE card and roughly 60–75 minutes depending on traffic. The Tienda León shuttle is pricier at about $16,500 ARS but runs nonstop in about an hour.

Where does the Línea 8 bus stop at Ezeiza airport?

In the building marked with the Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 logo, next to the Banco Nación branch — closer to Terminal C but an easy walk from Terminal A.

Do I need a SUBE card to take the bus from Ezeiza?

Yes — colectivos in Buenos Aires accept no cash, only SUBE. You can buy and load one at a kiosk inside the airport terminals before boarding.

Is it safe to take a taxi from Ezeiza airport?

Yes, if you use the official taxi/remis counter inside the arrivals hall, which charges a fixed prepaid rate — avoid drivers who approach you before you reach the counter, a common overcharging trap.

Is the Tienda León shuttle worth it?

Only if you want a nonstop, no-transfer ride to Puerto Madero in about an hour. At roughly $16,500 ARS it costs about 13 times the Línea 8 bus fare for a similar or only slightly faster trip.

What is the best way from EZE to downtown Buenos Aires?

For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: the Línea 8 'semirápido' city bus to Plaza de Mayo, about $1,227.76 ARS with a SUBE card and roughly 60–75 minutes depending on traffic.

How do you get from Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport (EZE) to downtown Buenos Aires — the cheapest way?

The cheapest way from Ezeiza Airport (EZE) into central Buenos Aires is the Línea 8 'semirápido' city bus straight to Plaza de Mayo in the city centre: tap a SUBE card and it costs about $1,227.76 ARS (roughly $0.80), taking about 60–75 minutes depending on traffic. Load or buy a SUBE card at the airport kiosk before boarding, since colectivos take no cash, and ignore anyone in arrivals offering a cheap unofficial taxi or remis — use the official taxi/remis counter instead. If you'd rather skip the transfer and ride nonstop, the Tienda León shuttle runs to Puerto Madero for about $16,500 ARS in around an hour.

How to find it

AIRPORTBuenos Aires Ezeiza – Ministro Pistarini International Airport
01From arrivals in Terminal A or C, follow signs for 'Línea 8' to the bus stop in the building with the Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 logo, next to the Banco Nación branch — it's closer to Terminal C but an easy 5–10 minute walk from Terminal A.
02If you don't already have one, buy and load a SUBE card at the kiosk by the stop — colectivos take no cash, only SUBE (or a registered phone via the SUBE app).
03Board the Línea 8 'semirápido' (Ramal G, signed via Autopista) toward Plaza de Mayo/Aeroparque — it runs roughly every 30 minutes from about 04:40 to 19:40 and hourly overnight — and tap your SUBE card on the reader as you board.
04Ride about 60–75 minutes (traffic-dependent) on the highway/metrobus lane into downtown, and get off at the Av. de Mayo y Chacabuco stop, a block from Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada.
CITY CENTREBuenos Aires

Ticket

SUBE card fare for the Línea 8 'semirápido' bus (Ezeiza–Plaza de Mayo)

Where to buy: Load or buy a SUBE card at the kiosk inside the terminal near the Línea 8 stop (by the Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 building and the Banco Nación branch), or top it up in the SUBE app if you already have a virtual card.

How to pay: The kiosk takes cash and cards to sell or top up a physical SUBE card; the SUBE app lets you pay by phone (NFC) if your card is registered. Colectivos accept no cash at all — tap the card or phone on the reader as you board.

Local's trick: Ask the driver or check the destination sign for the 'semirápido' (Ramal G, via Autopista) — it's faster than the older Ramal A that winds through Liniers, and recent traveller reports put the real trip closer to 60–90 minutes, well under Google Maps' pessimistic estimate.

Trap to avoid: Don't accept a ride from anyone approaching you in the arrivals hall offering a cheap taxi or remis — these unlicensed touts are a known overcharging trap. Use the official taxi/remis counter inside arrivals instead, which charges a fixed prepaid rate.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
BusCheapest route	ARS 1,227.76	1 h 10 min	SUBE card fare for the Línea 8 'semirápido' bus (Ezeiza–Plaza de Mayo)
Bus	ARS 16,500.00	1 h	Tienda León one-way shuttle ticket, Ezeiza Airport to Terminal Pellegrini

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires?: The Línea 8 'semirápido' city bus to Plaza de Mayo, about $1,227.76 ARS with a SUBE card and roughly 60–75 minutes depending on traffic. The Tienda León shuttle is pricier at about $16,500 ARS but runs nonstop in about an hour.
Where does the Línea 8 bus stop at Ezeiza airport?: In the building marked with the Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 logo, next to the Banco Nación branch — closer to Terminal C but an easy walk from Terminal A.
Do I need a SUBE card to take the bus from Ezeiza?: Yes — colectivos in Buenos Aires accept no cash, only SUBE. You can buy and load one at a kiosk inside the airport terminals before boarding.
Is it safe to take a taxi from Ezeiza airport?: Yes, if you use the official taxi/remis counter inside the arrivals hall, which charges a fixed prepaid rate — avoid drivers who approach you before you reach the counter, a common overcharging trap.
Is the Tienda León shuttle worth it?: Only if you want a nonstop, no-transfer ride to Puerto Madero in about an hour. At roughly $16,500 ARS it costs about 13 times the Línea 8 bus fare for a similar or only slightly faster trip.
What is the best way from EZE to downtown Buenos Aires?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: the Línea 8 'semirápido' city bus to Plaza de Mayo, about $1,227.76 ARS with a SUBE card and roughly 60–75 minutes depending on traffic.

Last verified: Jul 2, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.