Colectivos (bondis, or buses) in Buenos Aires are a great method of transportation. Not only are they cheap and relatively quick, but most buses also operate 24 hours per day, unlike the subway.
Generally, buses charge $1.10 for a short trip (10-15 blo
cks), $1.20 for a medium distance trip (15-45 blocks) and $1.25 for a long trip (45-max blocks). Since buses are owned by a series of private companies, these prices can vary with respect to their definitions of a short, medium or long trip. The best way to ensure you are paying the correct amount is to tell the driver where you are going by saying, “Hasta _______________ (street name, park name, area in general).” By telling the bus driver your final destination, you will also ensure that you are traveling on the correct bus and in the right direction.
