How to get from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena by bus?

From El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena by bus

To get from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena in Punta Del Este, take the 55 bus from El Placer 1 station to Terminal Maldonado station. Next, take the 62 bus from Terminal Maldonado station to Lomo De La Ballena station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The bus schedule from El Placer 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Punta Ballena on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Bus - 6262
Walk to Punta Ballena
Leaves from El Placer 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Placer 1
    ID 0929
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Maldonado
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Maldonado
    ID 0109
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    La Capuera
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lomo De La Ballena
    ID 0469
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Punta Ballena
    Walk to
    Punta Ballena
    Bigúa
    830 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena by bus via 16 and 100

To get from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena in Punta Del Este, take the 16 bus from El Placer 1 station to Terminal Maldonado station. Next, take the 100 bus from Terminal Maldonado station to Lomo De La Ballena station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus schedule from El Placer 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Punta Ballena on the Moovit app.

62min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 100100
Walk to Punta Ballena
Leaves from El Placer 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Placer 1
    ID 0929
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Maldonado
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Maldonado
    ID 0109
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Piriápolis
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lomo De La Ballena
    ID 0469
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Punta Ballena
    Walk to
    Punta Ballena
    Bigúa
    830 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena

The distance between El Placer 1, Punta Del Este and Punta Ballena, Punta Del Este is approximately 21.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Punta Del Este – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena

To check the bus schedule from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Placer 1) and destination (Punta Ballena), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Alternative route from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena by bus via 16 and 100

To get from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena in Punta Del Este, take the 16 bus from El Placer 1 station to Terminal Maldonado station. Next, take the 100 bus from Terminal Maldonado station to Lomo De La Ballena station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus schedule from El Placer 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Punta Ballena on the Moovit app.

62min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 100100
Walk to Punta Ballena
Leaves from El Placer 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Placer 1
    ID 0929
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Maldonado
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Maldonado
    ID 0109
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Piriápolis
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lomo De La Ballena
    ID 0469
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Punta Ballena
    Walk to
    Punta Ballena
    Bigúa
    830 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line 62.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 100.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Placer 1 and Punta Ballena?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena?

    The 55 bus line goes from El Placer 1 station near El Placer 1 in Maldonado Y Alrededores to Maldonado station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Maldonado station near Punta Ballena in Punta Del Este.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Placer 1 to Punta Ballena by bus?

    The total travel time between El Placer 1 in Maldonado Y Alrededores and Punta Ballena in Punta Del Este by bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Placer 1 to get to Punta Ballena?

    Get on the 55 bus from the El Placer 1 stop near El Placer 1 in Maldonado Y Alrededores.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Placer 1 and Punta Ballena?

    Get off the bus at the Maldonado stop, which is closest to Punta Ballena in Punta Del Este.

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