Montevideo to San Luis by bus
San Luis lies 950 km (590 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,159 km (720 mi) of road.
| Montevideo | San Luis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.3 million | 169,947 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 729 m (2,392 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/San_Luis) |
What changes when you arrive in San Luis
Crossing from Uruguay into Argentina: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from Montevideo to San Luis
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Staying in San Luis
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Common questions
How far is San Luis from Montevideo?
950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 1,159 km (720 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to San Luis by bus?
About 17 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and San Luis?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Luis?
The Peso (ARS).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.