The average bus between Montevideo and La Rioja takes 22h 2m and the fastest bus takes 21h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Montevideo to La Rioja. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Montevideo and La Rioja. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montevideo is at 2:30 PM which arrives into La Rioja at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Puerto de Buenos Aires and take an average of 22h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Montevideo to La Rioja? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Montevideo to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Montevideo station and arriving at La Rioja station via Puerto de Buenos Aires. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 2m.
Montevideo to La Rioja bus services, operated by Colonia Express, depart from Terminal Tres Cruces station.
Montevideo to La Rioja bus services, operated by Colonia Express, arrive at Terminal La Rioja station.
The distance between Montevideo and La Rioja is 1,173.9 km. The road distance is 1,813 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal La Rioja via Puerto de Buenos Aires, 36 Don Pedro De Mendoza Av., 1259 Martinez Zuviria Gustavo, and Terminal de Omnibus Retiro in around 21h 33m.