Piriápolis is served by a central bus terminal, facilitating regional travel. The nearest airports are Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP) in Punta del Este and Carrasco International Airport (MVD) in Montevideo.
Direct bus services connect Piriápolis with major cities. From Montevideo's Terminal Tres Cruces, buses operate hourly, taking approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes, with fares ranging from $7 to $11 USD. Companies such as Copsa, COT, and Turismar provide these services. From Punta del Este's Terminal Punta del Este, bus journeys to Piriápolis take about 50 minutes and cost between $2 and $10 USD.
Travelers can fly into Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP), located approximately 32.5 km from Piriápolis, or Carrasco International Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, about 68 km away. From Montevideo's airport, bus connections to Piriápolis are available. Flights to PDP are offered from various international and domestic locations, including Buenos Aires, Miami, and São Paulo.
Car rental services are accessible in Piriápolis, with daily rates starting from $24 to $27 USD. Driving from Montevideo to Piriápolis typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes, costing between $16 and $25 USD in fuel. The drive from Punta del Este is approximately 41 minutes, with an estimated cost of $7 to $11 USD.
Ferry services from Buenos Aires connect to Montevideo or Colonia del Sacramento. From these ports, passengers can continue their journey to Piriápolis via connecting bus services, which can often be booked concurrently with the ferry ticket. Operators like Buquebus and Colonia Express facilitate these routes.
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