Use Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415 as the final destination for MALBA. From EZE Airport, an authorized taxi or remis gives you a direct ride to the museum; another option is Tienda León to Terminal Pellegrini, followed by a separate taxi or ride-hailing trip. From inside Buenos Aires, MALBA can also be reached by the museum-listed bus lines or by Subte Line H to Facultad de Derecho, about 700 meters from the museum.
MALBA is not directly beside a Subte entrance. The museum is at Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415, and the main public-transport approaches are the museum-listed bus lines or Facultad de Derecho on Line H, followed by about a 700-meter walk.
Use Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415 as Your Destination
MALBA is located at Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415 in Buenos Aires. Use that address as the final map or taxi destination because the museum is not attached to a Subte station. If Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes—not MALBA—is your destination, use the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes route from EZE Airport or Facultad de Derecho instead.
MALBA is in Palermo on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta, not beside the downtown 9 de Julio Subte complex. Use the museum address, one of MALBA’s listed bus lines, Facultad de Derecho on Line H, or a direct car for the final approach.
From EZE, use an authorized taxi or remis when you want a direct airport-to-museum trip without another transfer.
Tienda León currently serves EZE to Terminal Pellegrini; from there, continue separately by taxi or ride-hailing to MALBA.
If you are already in Buenos Aires, MALBA lists several bus lines with stops approximately 1–10 minutes on foot from the museum.
Facultad de Derecho on Line H is MALBA’s nearest listed Subte station, about 700 meters away.
Plaza Italia on Line D is another MALBA-listed Subte option, about 1.2 kilometers from the museum.
9 de Julio is not MALBA’s nearest Subte approach. For the museum, use Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415, one of MALBA’s listed bus lines, Facultad de Derecho on Line H, Plaza Italia on Line D, or a direct car journey.
From EZE Airport by taxi or remis
From Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), an authorized taxi or remis takes you directly to Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415 without an airport-to-city transfer followed by another local connection.
At the airport, use official taxi or remis services rather than accepting informal ride offers. Set the destination as MALBA or Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415. If the driver or app needs a clearer reference, use the museum name together with the address.
If you are visiting MALBA before hotel check-in, check your luggage size first. Bags larger than 30 × 40 cm must go to the cloakroom; wheeled luggage and items larger than 70 × 55 cm are not accepted, and MALBA directs visitors with oversized luggage to paid lockers at Shopping Alcorta.
Journey time and fare vary with traffic and the selected provider. A direct car reaches Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415 without another public-transport transfer or the approximately 700-meter walk from Facultad de Derecho.
Using Tienda León, Then a Taxi from Terminal Pellegrini
Tienda León is an airport-to-city option before continuing separately to MALBA. Its current EZE service reaches Terminal Pellegrini at Carlos Pellegrini 971, Retiro, with the airport journey listed at about 1 hour; from there, continue by taxi or ride-hailing to Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415.
Terminal Pellegrini is at Carlos Pellegrini 971 in Retiro. From there, continue separately by taxi or ride-hailing to MALBA rather than treating 9 de Julio as the final museum stop; MALBA is still on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta in Palermo.
If you are carrying heavy luggage, a direct taxi or remis from EZE avoids the transfer at Terminal Pellegrini. For an arrival-day museum visit, also check MALBA’s current schedule: it is closed Tuesdays, opens 11:00–20:00 on Wednesdays, and 12:00–20:00 on Monday and Thursday–Sunday.
Reaching MALBA by bus from central Buenos Aires
MALBA’s official access information lists bus lines 10, 37, 67, 102, 124, 130, 59, 60, 118, 93, and 110, with the listed stops approximately 1–10 minutes on foot from the museum.
MALBA does not have a Subte station at its entrance. If one of the museum-listed bus lines serves your starting area, it may reduce the final walk compared with using the Subte.
Before choosing a bus, check whether one of MALBA’s listed lines serves your starting area directly or with fewer transfers. If not, compare it with Line H to Facultad de Derecho or a direct taxi.
Using Facultad de Derecho on Line H if you prefer Subte plus walking
The nearest Subte option listed by MALBA is Facultad de Derecho on Line H, about 700 meters from the museum. This makes it the main Subte anchor if you prefer rail-based travel and are willing to walk.
Use this route when your starting point connects directly to Line H or requires a manageable transfer. If reaching Line H adds several changes, compare the journey with a bus or taxi instead.
The route still includes an approximately 700-meter walk from Facultad de Derecho to MALBA.
EZE arrivals using Line H must first reach the Subte network and then walk about 700 meters from Facultad de Derecho to MALBA.
The walk from Facultad de Derecho should be checked on your map before you leave the station area. Your final destination is Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415, not a vague Palermo map pin. If your route looks longer or less direct than expected on the day, switch to a short taxi or use a bus option that places you closer. If Floralis Genérica is your next destination, use the Floralis Genérica route from Facultad de Derecho to continue toward Plaza de las Naciones Unidas.
MALBA itself lists Facultad de Derecho on Line H as its nearest Subte option, about 700 meters from the museum. 9 de Julio is farther downtown and still requires another connection toward Avenida Figueroa Alcorta.
Plaza Italia on Line D is a longer Subte option
MALBA also lists Plaza Italia on Line D as another Subte option, about 1.2 kilometers away. It can suit travelers already using Line D, but the walk is longer than the approximately 700 meters from Facultad de Derecho. If Palermo Soho—not MALBA—is your destination, use the Palermo Soho route from EZE Airport via Plaza Italia instead.
For MALBA, Plaza Italia is about 1.2 kilometers away, while Facultad de Derecho is about 700 meters away. If one of MALBA’s listed bus lines serves your origin directly, it may also leave a shorter final walk.
Why 9 de Julio Does Not Solve the Final Route to MALBA
9 de Julio serves downtown destinations such as the Obelisco area, but it does not complete the route to MALBA. From there, you still need another surface journey toward Avenida Figueroa Alcorta. If the Obelisco is your destination, use the Obelisco from 9 de Julio, C. Pellegrini or Diagonal Norte directions instead.
From 9 de Julio, the trip is not complete: you still need another connection toward Palermo and Avenida Figueroa Alcorta.
When a Taxi or Ride-Hailing Car Makes Sense
A taxi or ride-hailing car can be useful when your starting point does not connect conveniently to MALBA’s listed bus lines or Line H, or when you want to avoid the final walk from a Subte station.
If your starting point does not connect conveniently to MALBA’s listed bus lines or Line H, a direct car can remove an extra transfer and the final Subte walk.
Set the destination as MALBA or Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415. That address keeps the driver or app focused on the museum itself rather than a broader Palermo area.
A car also removes the approximately 700-meter walk from Facultad de Derecho or the approximately 1.2-kilometer walk from Plaza Italia.
FAQ
What is the most direct way to get to MALBA from EZE Airport?
The most direct option is an authorized taxi or remis from EZE to MALBA at Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415. Another option is Tienda León to Terminal Pellegrini, followed by a separate taxi or ride-hailing trip.
What is the nearest Subte station to MALBA?
MALBA lists Facultad de Derecho on Line H as the nearest Subte station, about 700 meters from the museum.
Can I use Line D to get to MALBA?
Yes, but it is a longer walking option. MALBA lists Plaza Italia on Line D as another Subte option, about 1.2 kilometers away.
When can bus give you a shorter final walk than the Subte?
MALBA lists bus stops approximately 1–10 minutes on foot from the museum. If one of those lines serves your starting area directly, the final walk may be shorter than the approximately 700 meters from Facultad de Derecho or 1.2 kilometers from Plaza Italia.
Should I use 9 de Julio Station for MALBA?
No, not as the main route anchor. 9 de Julio is useful for downtown destinations, but MALBA is in Palermo at Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415. Use Facultad de Derecho, Plaza Italia, bus, or taxi instead.
Sources
MALBA official visit page — confirmed the museum address at Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415, the listed bus lines within a 1–10 minute walk, Facultad de Derecho on Line H about 700 meters away, and Plaza Italia on Line D about 1.2 kilometers away.
https://malba.org.ar/en/visitar/
Aeropuertos Argentina — confirmed official taxi and remis service information for EZE Airport.
https://www.aeropuertosargentina.com/en/EZE/servicios/como-llego/taxi-remis
Tienda León — confirmed the current EZE–Terminal Pellegrini service, an approximate 1-hour airport journey, and Terminal Pellegrini at Carlos Pellegrini 971, Retiro.
https://tiendaleon.com/
Tienda León contact page — confirmed Terminal Pellegrini, Carlos Pellegrini 971, Retiro.
https://tiendaleon.com/contacto/

