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AMBA Bus, Train and Subway Fares Rise From January as Provinces Move Separately

Inflation‑indexed rules set the new tariffs, with the Buenos Aires subway shifting to automatic monthly updates from March.

Overview

  • From January 1, AMBA bus tickets rise about 4.5% under an INDEC‑linked formula with an extra component, with Buenos Aires City lines priced at $620.22 for 0–3 km and $689.17 for 3–6 km.
  • Province of Buenos Aires bus bands post higher rates than city lines after the same adjustment, while national lines list lower fares for the equivalent distance brackets.
  • Train fares are set for January at $280 for Section 1, $360 for Section 2 and $450 for Section 3.
  • Buenos Aires subway fares increase to $1,260 in January and $1,336 in February, then adopt a monthly automatic update using the national CPI from two months prior plus 1% starting in March.
  • In Tucumán, a 31% bus fare hike took effect on December 19, with local reporting indicating monthly outlays can reach roughly ARS 50,000–66,000 for frequent commuters depending on travel patterns.