Ferry + Bus to Punta del Este from Buenos Aires

Ferry + Bus to Punta del Este from Buenos Aires

The Pearl of the Atlantic, the Monaco of the South, the Hamptons of South America? All these are nicknames of the legendary Uruguayan city of Punta del Este, one of the favorite vacation destinations for Argentinians. 

To take the ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, you'll have to go to number 155, Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane Avenue. Here you'll be told where to get on the boat to Uruguay.

The ferry trip to Colonia del Sacramento takes an hour and 15 minutes. Once there, you'll then hop on the bus from the station to Punta del Este, which will arrive after 4.5 hours at the terminal located on Boulevard Artigas y La Angostura. Ready to enjoy the sun, the beach, and all the attractions in Punta del Este?

Round Trip Tickets

When booking, you'll have the option to select the round-trip transfer option if you wish. The return ticket can be used up to 90 days after the departure date.

Schedules

• Departure: The ferry to Colonia del Sacramento from Buenos Aires departs at 8:30 am. Upon arrival, the staff will be waiting to show you where to take the bus to Punta del Este from Colonia del Sacramento, which arrives at 2:30 pm.
• Return: the bus to Colonia del Sacramento from Punta del Este leaves at 2:15 pm every Sunday. Once there, the staff will be waiting for you to tell you where to take the ferry to Buenos Aires, which leaves from Colonia del Sacramento at 8:30 pm with arrival in Buenos Aires around 1 am.