How to get to San Juan? Get to know the routes and more

San Juan is one of the most beautiful and interesting Argentine provinces and, for this reason, the most requested by tourists. That is why the paths to this destination in the Cuyo region have been optimized and even multiplied. Get to know the routes and means of transport in this post about how to get to San Juan.

There are many alternatives and we want to share them with you, depending on which one best suits your tastes, needs and travel expectations. Of course, the first thing you should know is that this Argentine province is located in the west of the country, being able to enter both by land and air.

TRAVEL TO SAN JUAN BY LAND ON OMNIBUS

If you want to travel to San Juan by land but do not have your own vehicle, no biggie! San Juan is very well connected to other cities of the province, Cuyo and other regions of Argentina through an excellent bus network. This means that it is a comfortable and safe option to get to this destination of majestic attractions. Meet the best excursions in San Juan!

By this way, you go to the modern terminal of the capital. It is one of the most important in the region, since it does not only receive buses from the interior of the country, but also arrive from Santiago de Chile. 

In short, you can use this means of transport from anywhere inside and even from neighboring countries. There are several bus companies at national, provincial and international levels that are responsible for transferring tourists from different parts of the country and bordering them. In this case, you should take into account which ones operate with the main terminal all year round, although, some are usually added in the summer season.

Most of these companies offer at least 3 weekly trips, one daily and one trip up to 2 per day, but the schedule usually varies considerably so we recommend contacting our travel specialists, who will give you all the advice you need and help you hire the service that best suits your dates and travel itinerary.

The companies that offer the trip between different points of Argentina or Chile and San Juan (with their differences between tourist-semicama-bed service) are:

•         San Juan Auto transports
•         Company June 20
•         San Juan Mar de Plata
•         South and Middle Water
•         Socasa Self-Transports
•         Chevallier
•         International Tasting
•         Bus Date
•         Andesmar
•         The International Rapid
•         The triumph
•         Vallecito Company

HOW TO GO BY LAND IN YOUR OWN VEHICLE?

Although the journey from CABA or Buenos Aires to San Juan is considerably long, it is done in total comfort. The routes –both national and provincial– are in very good condition. By providing you with a more accurate reference, we share some examples below:

•     From Buenos Aires: you can take National Route No. 7, then National Route No. 147 and end with National Route No. 20. Depending on which part of Buenos Aires you are on and traveling on, the approximate distance may be about 1110 kilometers.
•       From Cordoba: the best option is National Route No. 20; the approximate distance is about 580 kilometers.
•     From Mendoza: the road is very picturesque by the famous National Route No. 40, the neighboring province is about 165 kilometers, always depending on which point of Mendoza they travel from.

TRAVEL TO SAN JUAN BY AIR

Undoubtedly, air travel is the fastest and most comfortable route. But, you should know that the province of San Juan has a single commercial airport. It is the Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ), which is located 12 kilometers from the center of the capital city in the town of Las Chacritas, department July 9.

In this sense, at the moment, this venue does not receive international flights, so it can only be accessed through cabotage flights from Aeroparque and occasionally from Ezeiza. Currently the only airline operating at San Juan Airport is Aerolíneas Argentinas, through several weekly frequencies that connect Buenos Aires with the province.

Another alternative may be to get to Mendoza Airport. While the distance is greater, it has a wider frequency of flights, not only with Buenos Aires, but also with other provinces and even with Santiago de Chile.

The latter option is especially recommended for those who want to take advantage of the time and also tour the neighboring province, combining the most popular attractions of both destinations. Likewise, it is an interesting alternative for everyone who wants to have more date and time options. Whatsapp us! Our travel specialists can help. In addition, whatever alternative of your choice we offer you the transfer to your accommodation. In fact, you can also check out the best itineraries for San Juan that we have previously prepared for you and include the complete package if you wish: air tickets, transfers, lodging, walks/excursions and food.

After the above, do not forget that we are in pandemic times and that additional to the preventive measures that you must take on its own, each province has its own health and hygiene standards against covid-19. So don’t forget to ask our advisors about the requirements of the place or places you’re going to enter, whether is by land or air.

You know how to get to San Juan, choose the alternative that best suits you and your companions, their tastes, needs, time available, activities you are thinking of performing, economy, and so on! By plane, bus or car, you will live a unique experience in this province of the region of Cuyo.