ARS 50–100 gets you from Aeroparque into Buenos Aires
Colectivo 33 is a regular city bus that stops on Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado, just outside Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP). It runs as part of the standard Buenos Aires bus network, so you pay the same fare as locals instead of airport premiums. Expect the ride into central areas like Retiro to take around 25–45 minutes, depending on traffic along Costanera and the city center.
The bus uses the SUBE card system, with fares typically in the ARS 50–100 range per ride depending on distance bands. You cannot reliably pay cash to the driver, so plan to buy or reload a SUBE card at kiosks in the city or at any kiosk that displays the blue SUBE logo near the airport. Tap your card at the onboard reader when you get on; the driver then selects the fare.
Stops for Colectivo 33 sit on the landside road, not inside any AEP terminal building, so you’ll walk 3–5 minutes from arrivals to the main bus stop on Avenida Costanera. Look for bus stop signs with the number “33” listed along with other routes. Service typically runs from early morning into late evening, but late-night headways stretch out, and you might wait 20–30 minutes after 22:00.
Colectivo 33 is a standard urban bus, so expect standing room at peaks and limited space for suitcases larger than 23 kg checked bags. There’s no dedicated luggage rack, only regular seats and the usual overhead bars. If you’re carrying two or more large bags, the 25–45 minute ride can feel cramped compared with a taxi or remis from the official stands inside AEP.
Here’s a simple way to use it from arrivals:
- 1. Exit the terminal and walk toward Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado (3–5 minutes).
- 2. Find a kiosk with the SUBE logo; buy or load your SUBE card for at least ARS 500.
- 3. Go to the marked bus stop where line 33 is listed on the pole sign.
- 4. When the 33 arrives, tell the driver your approximate destination (e.g., “Retiro”) and tap your SUBE when prompted.
- 5. Watch the stop names on the onboard display or a maps app and get off within a couple of blocks of your hotel or connection point.
One tip: screenshot your route in Google Maps or a similar app on airport Wi‑Fi; mobile data can be patchy during the first 10–15 minutes along the river.