By air
The city’s airport is Aeropuerto Internacional El Plumerillo (MDZ), north of the centre and a few minutes by car. To get into town there are taxis, private cars, ride-hailing apps, an urban bus line and pre-booked private transfers.
Airlines listed at the airport: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Copa, JetSMART, LATAM, Sky Airlines, and American Jet.
Flights between Buenos Aires and Mendoza: Aerolíneas Argentinas and JetSMART.
There are also direct flights between Santiago and Mendoza: JetSMART, LATAM and Sky Airlines.
By bus
From Buenos Aires
Long-distance buses run from the Retiro terminal, a trip of around 1,000 km. Companies listed on this route:
From Santiago de Chile
Buses between Santiago and Mendoza cross the Andes by the Los Libertadores Pass (Cristo Redentor). You need a valid travel document (passport for foreigners) and pass through border control in both countries; the pass can close because of snow or bad weather, so check its status before travelling. Companies listed on the route:
From other Argentine cities
From Córdoba, companies listed on the route:
From San Juan, companies listed on the route:
From San Luis, companies listed on the route:
From Rosario, companies listed on the route:
Routes, operators and timetables change: check with each company before travelling.