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La Rioja to Mendoza buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between La Rioja and Mendoza takes 8h 40m and the fastest bus takes 8h. The bus service runs several times per day from La Rioja to Mendoza. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 40m
Duration
608 km
Distance
$70,000
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

La Rioja to Mendoza bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between La Rioja and Mendoza. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from La Rioja is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Mendoza at 7:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 9h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 30m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 30m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 30m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 30m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 30m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 25m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La Rioja to Mendoza? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 608.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between La Rioja, Argentina and Mendoza, Argentina?

Andesmar operates a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendoza twice daily. Tickets cost $38,000–70,000 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Five other operators also service this route.

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