Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HELPFUL TRAIN INFORMATION
DESTINATION(S)
STATION
CONTACT
Belgrano, San Isidro, Tigre,
Rosario
Línea Mitre ( 0800-222-8736;
www.mitresarmiento.com.ar )
Retiro
Línea Roca (
0800-362-7622; www.ugofe.com.ar/
Southern suburbs & La Plata
Constitución
general_roca )
Bahía Blanca, Tandil & Mar
del Plata
Ferrobaires ( 0810-666-8736;
www.ferrobaires.gba.gov.ar )
Constitución
Southwestern suburbs &
Luján
Línea Sarmiento ( 0800-222-8736;
www.mitresarmiento.com.ar )
Once
Train
Trains connect Buenos Aires' center to its suburbs and nearby provinces. They're best for commuters and
only occasionally useful for tourists. Several private companies run different train lines; train stations are all
served by Subte.
Tram
A light-rail system in Puerto Madero is called the Tranvía del Este. It's currently 2km long and has only four
stops, with plans to extend the line from Retiro to Constitución. It's cheap to ride, but consider skipping it -
stroll Puerto Madero's lovely cobbled lanes instead.
Subte (Underground)
BA's Subte ( www.subte.com.ar ) opened in 1913 and is the quickest way to get around the city, though it can
get mighty hot and crowded during rush hour. It consists of líneas (lines) A, B, C, D, E and H. Four parallel
lines run from downtown to the capital's western outskirts, while Línea C runs north-south and connects the
two major train stations of Retiro and Constitución. Línea H runs from Once south to Av Caseros, with
plans to expand it.
One-ride magnetic cards for the Subte cost AR$3.50. To save time and hassle, buy several rides, since
queues can get backed up (especially during rush hour). If you're planning on staying in BA for a while,
SUBE ( www.sube.gob.ar ) is a convenient, rechargeable card that negates the need for coins.
Trains operate from 5am to around 10:30pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to around 10pm Sunday and
holidays, so don't rely on the Subte to get you home after dinner. Service is frequent on weekdays; on week-
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