By Subte in Buenos Aires

By Subte

Single-ride tickets cost 70¢ to anywhere in the city; you can buy passes in stations for 1, 2, 5, or 10 trips or a rechargeable card. The subte shuts down around 11 PM and reopens at 5 AM.

Línea A travels beneath Avenida Rivadavía from Plaza de Mayo to Primera Junta and is serviced by handsome antique wooden cars. Línea B begins at Leandro Alem Station, in the financial district, and runs under Avenida Corrientes to Federico Lacroze Station. Línea C, under Avenida 9 de Julio, connects the two major train stations, Retiro and Constitución, making stops along the way in El Centro. Línea D runs from Catedral Station on Plaza de Mayo to Congreso de Túcuman in Belgrano. Línea E takes you from Bolívar Station, at Plaza de Mayo, to Plaza de los Virreyes, in the neighborhood of Chacabuco.

The subte is generally safe and pleasant. During morning and evening commuter hours, cars do get crowded, though. The stations are well-patrolled by police and many are decorated with artworks, including murals by Argentine artists. You'll likely hear musicians and see actors performing on trains and in the stations.

Information

Metrovías (www.metrovias.com.ar).