BRCUpdated October 8, 2026

Getting to and from Bariloche airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Bariloche airport (BRC), 14 km from Bariloche. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is located approximately 14 km from downtown Bariloche, with standard travel times between 20 and 40 minutes depending on the chosen mode of transportation.

Public buses

Line 72, operated by Mi Bus, connects the airport parking lot bus bay with downtown Bariloche (Moreno Street), stopping en route at the central bus terminal and along the lakeside avenue. It runs daily between 07:20 and 22:20 with departures every 20 to 40 minutes. Fares can be paid using the SUBE card, SUBE Digital via NFC-enabled devices, contactless debit/credit cards, or QR code through virtual wallets.

Shuttles and regional transfers

Auto Jet Minibuses: Operates shared transfers from right outside the terminal to downtown and central hotels, departing once vehicles reach capacity following flight arrivals.

AeroAngostura: Offers daily direct transfers between the airport and Villa La Angostura, with an estimated travel time of 1 hour and 30 minutes (aeroangostura.com).

AeroBolsón: Connects the airport terminal directly with El Bolsón in approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (aerobolson.com).

Vía Bariloche: Operates regional intercity bus services to several tourist destinations across the Andean region.

Official taxis

The official airport taxi rank is located right outside the main terminal entrance on the ground floor. Taxis operate metered services throughout all flight arrival hours, and travel time to the city center is approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Remises (private hire cars)

Auto Jet has a dedicated service counter in the public arrivals concourse on the ground floor. They provide pre-booked private transfers with fixed rates agreed prior to boarding, offering fare predictability regardless of traffic.

Ride-hailing apps

Rideshare platforms such as Uber and Cabify operate in the Bariloche area. The standard pickup location for app-based rides is situated in the outer parking area opposite the terminal building.

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Tips for getting to and from BRC

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Bariloche airport is 14 km from Bariloche. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at BRC.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the BRC airport map and share a meeting point.
  5. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at BRC.
  6. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near BRC.
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