Bus from San Rafael To San Carlos de Bariloche
There are daily departures from San Rafael to San Carlos de Bariloche at 10:50pm with CATA and 1:05am with Andesmar.
We opted for CATA which is a 14h40min journey while Andesmar reach 15h20min. Moreover, it was easier to take a bus at 10:50pm.
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Getting the ticket
As always, you can get your ticket online from Busbud or Cata website. But the best still is the bus station in cash as you might get a discount.
As a night bus it is better to purchase the ticket at least one day in advance if not more. That way you are sure to have a seat and be together.
We personally bought it in Mendoza, 3 days in advance while waiting the bus to San Rafael in the bus terminal.
It costed us 5760 pesos for the two of us, so 2 880 pesos each (36euros)
The journey
The road was quite ok and not bumpy. It was possible to sleep (except for the time when the guy behind us snored that loud that the driver might have heard him…)
There were a few stops along the way but not every 5min.
We left from San Rafael with 30min delayed and we arrived at 14:15pm the next day in Bariloche.
“To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark
Where to stay in Bariloche
- Budget: Alberto’s Airbnb (our top pick!)
- Mid-Range: Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa
- Luxurious: Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
- Apartment: Studio Bariloche
