r/Shoestring • u/ycashino • 7d ago

Dealing with early arrival at 3AM

Hello, my upcoming flight to Buenos Aires however the arrival time is terribly at 3AM at Ezeiza airport. Anyone experiencing early arrivals over there? how did you find kiosk to buy a SUBE card then get on public bus line 8 to city center? And is it possibly find a budget saving hostel that accepts early check-in?

Any help is appreciated!

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u/GimenaTango 7d ago

You can usually buy and add money a Sube at the kiosco that is right outside of the secure area when you arrive. If that isn't open, you can use a credit card or your phone to pay via contactless payment.

There are several #8 buses. You need to make sure you get one the autopista one. I think they start running around 4am. DO NOT GET ON A DIFFERENT 8, IT CAN TAKE 3 HOURS TO GET DOWNTOWN.

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u/ycashino 7d ago

Appreciate it! I’ll take the express ones. Do they currently accept foreign bank cards but SUBE card?

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u/GimenaTango 7d ago

My US credit card worked with the bus payment both with the card and my phone. I'm not sure about debit cards.

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u/ycashino 1d ago

May I ask if using credit card would get a better or close rate to blue dollar rate? Or exchanging cash with locals works better?

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u/CharlieM- 7d ago

At 3 a.m., I wouldnt rely on finding a SUBE kiosk and taking the bus with luggage. Either wait at the airport until the express 8 is running or pre-book a proper transfer. For a guaranteed bed, book the hostel for the previous night and tell them youll arrive around dawn.

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u/ycashino 7d ago

Thanks for your tips, that’s helpful!

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u/Spirited-Mix1247 7d ago

You can buy a SUBE card at the kiosk located in the arrivals hall. You can also pay onboard with a bank card. As for Line 8, buses start running early, so it's not a problem. Book ahead and call the hostel to ask them if they are willing to let you check in earlier, or arrange with them which dates you should book.