1. From Argentina by Bus

Buses have to be taken at the Retiro Terminal in Buenos Aires and the journey is of approximately 10 Hs. At this time it is possible that this service is not available. The 3 International Bridges connecting Argentina with Uruguay are regularly closed by Argentinean "piqueteros".

The companies covering this route are:

• CAUVI
  Tel. (54 11) 4314 6999
  Tel. (54 11) 4314 4880
• BUS DE LA CARRERA
  Tel. (54 11) 4313 1700

2. From Argentina by Boat/Bus

The cheapest way is through:

• CACCIOLA
  Tel. (54 11) 4393-6100
  Tel. (54 11) 4394-5520

From Tigre by boat to Carmelo and then by bus (6 hs) to Punta del Este. The price is approximately 30 dollars.

Also,

• BUQUEBUS
  Tel. (54 11) 4316 6500
  Tel. (54 11) 4316 6550

It covers the route Buenos Aires-Colonia with a slow ferry boat (3hs) and a fast one (1h) and from there by bus to Punta del Este (5hs) and the route Buenos Aires-Montevideo with a fast boat (3hs) and then by bus to Punta del Este (2hs). Los prices go between 50 and 100 dollars.

3. From Argentina by Plane

Three companies operates the route Buenos Aires-Montevideo or Buenos Aires-Punta del Este:

• PLUNA
  Tel. (54 11) 4320 2585
• AEROLÍNEAS ARGENTINAS
  Tel. (54 11) 4130 3603
• SOL LÍNEAS AÉREAS
  Tel. (54 11) 6091 0032

The flight takes 35 and 40 minutes and costs between 60 and 120 dollars depending on the airline, taking off from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. If you arrive to Montevideo you will have to take a bus to Punta del Este (2hs).