Public Transport
Compared to many other Latin American countries, Argentina's infrastructure is fairly well developed. Argentina is a large country, stretching almost 4,000 Km in length and 1,000 Km in width. To service the widespread population there are a number of toll expressways from the capital Buenos Aires, but the majority of major roads in the country are two-lane national and provincial roads.
Buenos Aires has a significant public transport system, but in smaller towns and cities the network is more limited. Major towns and cities are connected by rail services.
Travelling around Argentina is relatively safe. In Buenos Aires, tourist areas are heavily patrolled by police and violent crime is rare.
And here are sme puplic transportation you can find in Argentina:
BUSES:
Colectivo bus services run in every city across the country. They are one of the most popular and widely used public transport systems in Argentina. Services can be either privately or state run and the quality can vary greatly between cities.
There is a huge choice of bus companies, and travellers are recommended to shop around to find the best fare. Some journeys to popular destinations such as the Lake District should be booked a few months in advance. Bus Travel Argentina lists a number of companies running long distance services across the country.
The main bus station in Buenos Aires (and also in Argentina) is Terminal Retiro.
Taxis:
Taxis are common in all areas and are a safe form of public transport. They usually differ in colour and fares depending on the town or city in which they operate; however, they are usually black and yellow in the largest urban areas. Taxis can be flagged down in the major conurbations, and operate on a meter.
Radio taxis, remises, can be called for in most areas and fees are agreed beforehand. Illegal taxis are frequently found in cities, and it is advisable for security reasons not to choose this form of transport, as many do not have seatbelts and there have been reports of thefts from passengers.
TRAIN:
There are three main train stations in Buenos Aires: Retiro, Constitucion and Once. Long-distance trains run from the country's capital to Tucumán and Córdoba. There are up to four different classes on long distance trains. Turista is the cheapest and most basic travel class. Coche de cama are sleeper compartments and the most comfortable way of travelling by train. Other classes generally have air conditioning and reclining seats.
Tourist trains:
There are a number of local tourist trains that travel through the most scenic areas of the country:
La Trochita - Narrow gauge steam railway that travels for 400 Km through the foothills of the Andes
Southern Fuegian Railway - Narrow gauge steam railway considered to be the southernmost functioning railway in the world. It serves the Tierra de Fuego National Park
Tren Historico de Vapor - Narrow gauge tourist steam railway near the town of Bariloche.
METRO:
Buenos Aires metro and suburban system
The Buenos Aires Metro system is often referred to as el subte. It has 259 stations and 813 Km of commuter rail track servicing the metropolitan area of Greater Buenos Aires along eight lines. The lines are privately owned and are now operated by MetrovÃas.
There has been a revival of the tram system in Buenos Aires after its initial retirement in the 1960s. A two Km tram system known as the Tranvia del Este was inaugurated in 2007 in the Puerto Madero district of the city.
