90–120 minutes into Buenos Aires for the price of a snack
LINEA 8 is the only true public bus from EZE into Buenos Aires, running from the airport terminals A/B/C out through western suburbs and into the city for an insanely cheap fare on your SUBE card. Think 90–120 minutes instead of the 40–60 minutes a taxi takes, with a lot more stops and a lot less comfort.
The stop isn’t right outside arrivals: walk out of EZE to the public road in front of terminals A and B, then look for the Linea 8 sign mixed in with other routes. Regulars on r/BuenosAires note that first-timers often miss it and wander 5–10 minutes in circles because there’s no big “city bus” sign inside the terminal.
You pay with a SUBE card only; drivers don’t take cash and can’t sell you a card. Reddit users say kiosks at EZE that sell or reload SUBE open and close unpredictably, so load extra credit in town before your flight, or you risk being stuck at the stop at 23:00 with no way to board.
There are different Linea 8 variants: locals talk about a “rápido” version that skips some stops and a slow all-stops bus that can push past two hours and feel like 100+ stops. Transit nerds recommend checking BA Cómo Llego or Moovit and confirming “rápido” on the front sign before you get on if you care about time.
Frequency drops late at night: after midnight, missing a bus can mean a 30–40 minute wait instead of the tighter daytime headways. FlyerTalk and Reddit regulars say they only ride Linea 8 during daylight and switch to taxi or rideshare if they land after roughly 21:00, especially with an early hotel check-in to hit.
The ride itself is basic city-bus quality: usually crowded, tight aisles, and no luggage racks, so a 23 kg suitcase ends up in the aisle. Some r/Argentina users also mention pickpocketing risk and rougher neighborhoods along the route, particularly after dark, so keep your phone and wallet zipped and visible to you.
Quick step-by-step for Linea 8 from EZE
- 1. Before flying, buy a SUBE card in Buenos Aires and load extra credit (enough for at least 2–3 rides).
- 2. On arrival at EZE terminals A, B, or C, exit customs and walk out to the public road area in front of A/B.
- 3. Find the bus shelters and look specifically for the “Línea 8” sign among the other numbers.
- 4. Check the front sign for the correct branch; if possible, pick the “rápido” variant heading toward central Buenos Aires.
- 5. Tap your SUBE card on boarding, keep your bag close (not in the rear), and plan for 90–120 minutes to reach downtown.
One last tip: if your arrival is after midnight or you’re carrying big checked bags, treat Linea 8 as a backup and price out a taxi or rideshare instead.