Montevideo to San Rafael by bus
San Rafael lies 1,109 km (689 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 1,353 km (841 mi) of road.
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| Montevideo | San Rafael | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.3 million | 118,009 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) |
What changes when you arrive in San Rafael
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 Rafael
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Staying in San Rafael
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Common questions
How far is San Rafael from Montevideo?
1,109 km (689 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 1,353 km (841 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to San Rafael by bus?
About 20 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and San Rafael?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Rafael?
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.