How to reach the city of La Plata, site of UPE 11 Symposium
General guidelines
1 . Departing from Minister Pistarini international Airport (EZE).
Direct connection EZE / city of La Plata
1.1. Transfer services by Shuttles (Mini-buses), operated by Manuel Tienda León (MTL) http://www.tiendaleon.com/
Tel: +54 (221) 4251140 / 0810-888 5366/ +54 (11) 4314 3636/ +54 (11) 4315 5115
MTL provides two types of transfer services: (a) Regular, public transport, at preset intervals, are priced at AR$ 240. Shuttles are scheduled at 6:00, 8:00, 11:00, 14:30, 20:00 and 22.30. (b) Exclusive, private transport. Rates vary with the number of travelers: the price for 4 people (1 car) is AR$846 + AR$50 (toll) and should be booked only by phone. This connection system is comfortable and easy to access. Tickets can be bought at the company’s booth in the Airport Arrivals hall, after completing your Customs review. If you purchase a round-trip service, remember to keep your ticket.
They also advice to book either a bus seat or the exclusive service by contacting indicating: (i) passengers’ complete name; (ii) Address in La Plata (you may use your Hotel’s address or, alternatively, our Faculty’s address, “Calle 47 Nº 162”;(iii) contact phone in La Plata (you may indicate 423-6587, which corresponds to our Faculty of Architecture); (iv) service’s date and time; (v) your airline, flight number and your arrival (or departure) time
1.2 Taxis.
http://www.taxiezeiza.com.ar/spa/servicios
This service can be hired at any time at the Airport’s Central Hall or booked through the webpage indicated above. The cost for travelling to the center of the city of La Plata is around AR$350.
Intermediate connection EZE / Buenos Aires / La Plata
If you choose to stay some time in Buenos Aires before travelling to La Plata, you can hire the services of both Manuel Tienda León and the taxis. These MTL minibuses circulate from 05:00 through 22:35 (with 30-minute intervals) and will drive you to their own Terminal Station (Avenida Madero 1299) at a strategic corner of the important Train and Bus terminal stations of Retiro. Ticket cost is around AR$ 120.
2. Departing from Buenos Aires Metropolitan Airport (Aeroparque)
2.1. Direct connection Aeroparque / City of La Plata
- Public Transport
Unlike the previous case, there is no direct shuttle conection between Aeroparque and La Plata.
- By car
You can rent a car at Aeroparque entrance hall o at http://www.rentalcars.com by around AR$ 1.700 per three days.
Through Buenos Aires-La Plata Highway, you can reach the city of La Plata in 45 minutes.
2.1. Intermediate connection: Aeroparque / Retiro / La Plata:
You can travel from AEROPARQUE to Retiro by means of:
1.1. Shuttles (Mini-buses), operated by Manuel Tienda León (MTL) http://www.tiendaleon.com/
Tel: 0810-888 5366/ +54 (11) 4314 3636/ +54 (11) 4315 5115
MTL offers two types of services:
(a) Regular public transport, at preset intervals, at 07:00, 08:00, 09:00; every 30 minutes from 10:00 through 15:00 and every hour from 16:00thrugh 20:00. Ticket price is AR$ 50.-
(b) exclusive, private transport. Rates vary with the number of travelers: the price for 4 people (1 car) is $152 + $50 (toll) and should be booked by phone. This connection system is comfortable and easy to access. Tickets can be bought at the company’s booth, after you pick up your luggage. If you purchase a round-trip service, remember to keep your ticket.
Once in Retiro station, you can travel to La Plata by public transport. (See 3.2.)
3. Departing from the city of Buenos Aires
There are several alternatives available for this journey
3.1. By car
As already mentioned, you can reach La Plata downtown in 45 minutes travelling through the Buenos Aires – La Plata Highway. You can rent a car by around AR$ 1.700 per three days, on the premises of the traditional companies or http://www.rentalcars.com/
3.2. by Public passenger transport from Retiro Bus Station (http://tebasa.com.ar) or at specific stops at Retiro Square.
This service is provided by two transport companies:
- Grupo Plaza or 129.
- Costera Metropolitana.
You should buy your tickets (at around AR$ 35) only at the companies’ booths
Both companies have two alternative routes: “Autopista” or “Centenario”. Always choose the first one, (Autopista), which will take you at La Plata Bus Terminal (42 St., between 3rd and 4th streets) in about 60 minutes. The La Plata Bus Terminal’s phone number is (0221) 421-0992/ 2182.
3.3. By train, departing from Constitución Train Terminal
Línea General Roca http://www.ugofe.com.ar/.
For Complete Timetable: see http://www.ugofe.com.ar/general_roca/horarios.php
We only recommend taking the 07:34 a.m. semi-rapid train to La Plata, which will take you to La Plata Train Terminal (at 1st Avenue and 44 street) in about 60 minutes.
4. Once in La Plata.
Be it that you reached La Plata by train or by Plaza or Costera Metropolitana buses, you may either take a taxi at the cars ‘stops at the exit of stations and travel to the hotel you have booked..
Depending on your travel plans, you can also go directly to the Symposium in the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, at 47th and 117 Streets). If you come from the train terminal, you are only 6 blocks away and may come walking down by 1st Avenue until 47 street and then turn left 3 more blocks. If you come from the bus terminal, the Faculty is 11 blocks away and you may wish to take a taxi. Taxi drivers know the city very well and will drive you to your destination through the shortest way.
La Plata is also known as “the city of diagonals” (which you may easily understand by looking the attached map). If you come from cities with orthogonal design, you can easily get lost. Ask. La Plata residents are very friendly and will orient you clearly and warmly.
ACCESSES AND RELEVANT PLACES. UPE 11
INTERACTIVE MAP
You may consult accesses, paths and interesting circuits in La Plata at
http://www.gosur.com/es/argentina/buenos-aires/la-plata-mapa/?mylocation=1