Mar del Plata to La Plata by bus
La Plata lies 344 km (214 mi) north of Mar del Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 420 km (261 mi) of road.
| Mar del Plata | La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 593,337 | 195,443 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Postal codes | 7600 | 1900–5713 |
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Common questions
How far is La Plata from Mar del Plata?
344 km (214 mi) in a straight line, north of Mar del Plata; by road roughly 420 km (261 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mar del Plata to La Plata by bus?
About 6 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mar del Plata and La Plata?
No, both are on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.