Copsa 710

UYU 80 gets you into town on Copsa 710

This is the Copsa 710 local bus, running between Carrasco Airport (T1) and Montevideo along Avenida Italia for around UYU 80–120 depending on ticket type. It’s the slow, scenic coastal-corridor option, with lots of local stops between the terminal and central areas like Tres Cruces. The stop sits on Ruta Interbalnearia just outside the terminal access road, so you walk 3–5 minutes from arrivals.

First departures usually start around 05:30 and the line runs until roughly 23:00, with daytime gaps of about 15–30 minutes between buses. Ride time to central Montevideo can hit 45–70 minutes, versus a 25–35 minute taxi, because Copsa 710 stops frequently through Ciudad de la Costa. Buses are standard urban coaches with front-door boarding and a driver selling tickets on board in Uruguayan pesos.

From airport arrivals in T1, you exit to the public curb, walk to Ruta Interbalnearia, then cross to the city-bound side to catch Copsa 710 toward Montevideo. Drivers usually accept cash only, so plan on having UYU 100 or 200 notes ready; international cards and USD generally don’t work. Tell the driver “Tres Cruces” or your nearest avenida stop so they know roughly where you plan to get off.

For luggage, expect basic racks or just floor space near the front door of the Copsa 710; there’s no underfloor hold like on long-distance coaches. The bus can get crowded around 08:00–09:00 and 17:30–19:00 when locals commute between the coastal suburbs and Montevideo. If you’re rolling with a 23 kg checked bag plus a carry-on, board early in the line so you can park the suitcase in the front standing area.

Late arrivals after 23:00 at MVD usually miss the Copsa 710, so budget for an airport taxi at around USD 25–35 in that case. On daytime arrivals, many budget travelers ride 710 into town, then switch at Tres Cruces terminal to intercity buses heading to Punta del Este, Piriápolis, or Colonia. If your Spanish is minimal, keep your destination written on your phone screen and show it to the driver when you pay.

Practical tip: buy a small bottle of water or a snack in T1 before heading out, then walk straight to the Ruta Interbalnearia stop so you don’t miss a 710 and add an extra 30 minutes to your arrival.