Copsa 711

Local workers fill Copsa 711 long before tourists notice it

Copsa 711 runs between Montevideo and Ciudad de la Costa and happens to stop at Carrasco Airport T1 on the way. This is a regular urban bus line, not an airport coach, so expect locals with shopping bags rather than suitcases. The stop sits directly on Avenida de las Américas in front of the terminal, about a 3–5 minute walk from arrivals.

A single Copsa 711 ticket into central Montevideo usually sits in the UYU 70–90 range, far below the UYU 1,000+ you’ll pay for a taxi or rideshare. Pay in cash Uruguayan pesos to the driver; cards often don’t work on these buses. The ride from the airport into downtown Montevideo (Ciudad Vieja/Plaza Independencia area) takes roughly 45–60 minutes depending on traffic on Avenida Italia and along the coast.

Expect Copsa 711 to run roughly every 15–30 minutes in daytime, thinning out in the late evening after about 21:00. There’s no dedicated luggage rack, just the usual front area and overhead space, so a full-size 23 kg checked bag will be awkward at busy times. If you land at MVD between 06:00 and 20:00, you usually won’t wait more than half an hour for the next 711 toward Montevideo.

From arrivals in T1, walk out of the terminal, cross the first access lanes used by taxis, and head to the bus shelters along Avenida de las Américas; “Copsa 711 Montevideo” will be shown on the front sign. The same stop also serves line 710, which follows a similar routing into the city. If in doubt, ask the driver “¿Va al centro?” before boarding and have small bills like UYU 50 or UYU 100 ready.

Step-by-step: taking Copsa 711 into Montevideo

• 1. Exit T1 arrivals and walk 3–5 minutes to Avenida de las Américas bus shelters.
• 2. Look for a Copsa bus signed “711 Montevideo” or similar on the front panel.
• 3. Board at the front door and tell the driver your destination, for example “Centro” or “Tres Cruces.”
• 4. Pay the fare in cash pesos (around UYU 70–90) and keep the printed ticket.
• 5. Take a seat toward the middle or back and keep larger bags on your lap or next to you.
• 6. Ride about 45–60 minutes; for central Montevideo, get off near Plaza Independencia or ask the driver to call out your stop.

One practical tip: if your flight lands late at night after about 22:00, check Copsa’s 711 timetable in advance and have a backup plan like a taxi from the official stand inside T1.