What Andesmar does

Andesmar (legal name Autotransportes Andesmar) is a privately held Argentine long-distance passenger bus transportation company founded in 1967 and headquartered in Mendoza, owned by the Badaloni family in its third generation of leadership. The company transports more than 2.6 million passengers per year across all 22 Argentine provinces and international routes to Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, operating a fleet of approximately 700 Marcopolo G7 and G8 buses equipped with reclining seats (up to 180°), USB charging, climate control, Wi-Fi (including satellite internet on select routes), and ADAS safety systems on newer units. Distribution is omnichannel: a proprietary e-commerce platform (shop.andesmar.com), a telephone sales center, and nearly 150 physical ticket offices at bus terminals across Argentina.

The company is structured as a diversified transport group (Grupo Andesmar) with wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning passenger transport (Andesmar Chile, Transamericano for Bolivia routes), cargo and freight (Andesmar Cargas, 55,000 m² of warehouse space and 300 sales points), personnel transport (Andesmar Industrial, 150+ units), tourism packages (Turismo Andesmar), electric airport transfers (MOOVAND), tourist hop-on/hop-off city buses (City Bus Argentina), VR-enabled lake experiences (La Nueva Cuyanita), and money transfer services (Giros Express). Revenue is generated primarily through transactional ticket sales with multiple financing options across seven partner banks and digital wallets, segmented by service class (semicama and ejecutiva/cama).

Operationally, Andesmar completed the full renovation of the Terminal de Ómnibus de Mendoza in June 2026 — a 45,000 m² public-private infrastructure project integrating smart security cameras with the Provincial Monitoring Center and housing 180 commercial tenants — and entered a technology partnership with Google in 2025-2026 to pursue digital transformation across logistics operations.

Name

Andesmar

Legal name

Autotransportes Andesmar

Website

https://andesmar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Andesmar is a privately held Argentine long-distance passenger bus company founded in 1967, transporting 2.6 million passengers annually across 22 Argentine provinces and into Chile, Bolivia, and Peru via a 700-bus Marcopolo fleet, nearly 150 ticket offices, and a diversified group of transport, cargo, tourism, and money-transfer subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inter-City Passenger Bus Transportation

NAICS

Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Charter Bus Industry (485510)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

National Intercity Coach Operators (Scheduled Network) (THAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Intercity Bus Operators (Scheduled) (THAIADAB), Economy/Conventional Scheduled Intercity Bus Services (THAIADAE)

Keywords

• Inter-city bus transportation
• Passenger bus services
• Long-distance ground transport
• Charter bus rental
• Bus ticket booking

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices52 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Bus Tickets: Primary revenue from selling bus tickets for inter-city travel across Argentina, with routes to Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Revenue is generated through one-time ticket transactions across multiple channels (web, phone, and physical offices).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Andesmar operates long-distance passenger bus transportation connecting all 22 Argentine provinces plus international routes to Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. The company sells tickets through an online e-commerce platform, a telephone call center, and approximately 150 physical ticket offices, operating a modern fleet of Marcopolo G7 and G8 buses with reclining seats, Wi-Fi (including satellite), USB ports, climate control, multimedia screens, and advanced safety systems such as ADAS.

Product overview

Andesmar is an Argentine bus transportation and logistics company operating as a diversified transport group. The portfolio consists of the core Andesmar Pasajes bus passenger service (connecting 22 Argentine provinces and international routes to Chile, Bolivia, and Peru), complemented by subsidiaries including Andesmar Chile (domestic and cross-border routes in Chile), Andesmar Industrial (personnel transport), Andesmar Cargas (cargo and logistics), Turismo Andesmar (bus+hotel packages), City Bus Argentina (tourist hop-on hop-off), MOOVAND (electric airport transfers), La Nueva Cuyanita (VR lake navigation experience), Giros Express (money transfers), and Transamericano (Argentina-Bolivia routes). Supporting services include bus rental, online ticket purchasing with e-ticket delivery, and fleet operations using Marcopolo G7 and G8 buses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Andesmar Chile: Bus passenger transport company serving destinations throughout Chile and connecting Argentina with Chile.
• Andesmar Industrial
• Andesmar Cargas
• Turismo Andesmar
• Fundación Andesmar
• City Bus Argentina
• MOOVAND
• La Nueva Cuyanita
• Giros Express
• Transamericano

Products and services

• Andesmar Pasajes (Inter-City Passenger Bus Service) Core passenger bus transportation service connecting all 22 provinces of Argentina plus international routes to Chile, Bolivia, and Peru; carries over 2.6 million passengers annually.
• Andesmar Chile Domestic and cross-border bus passenger service within Chile, connecting regional capitals including Temuco, Valdivia, Osorno, and Puerto Montt, plus international routes to Bariloche; transports over 25,000 passengers annually and covers 1.5 million kilometers.
• Andesmar Industrial

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 24 June 2026Google serves as a technology partner for Andesmar's digital transformation in logistics, as announced in May 2026. This partnership focuses on leveraging Google's technology capabilities to enhance Andesmar's operational efficiency and digital services.
• River PlatecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 October 2025Andesmar is the Official Transporter of Club Atlético River Plate, offering fans exclusive travel experiences and services for the Experiencia River Plate. This partnership provides brand visibility and access to the passionate River Plate fan base.
• Municipalidad de GuaymalléncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Strategic partner in the 'Mujeres en la Conducción' professional training program for women bus drivers. The program provides 16 classes and 64 hours of theoretical-practical training for professional driving licenses.
• Ministerio de Producción MendozacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Government partner in the 'Mujeres en la Conducción' program, contributing to workforce development and gender inclusion in transportation.
• MarcopolocoreTechnology or IntegrationAndesmar operates a fleet of Marcopolo G7 and G8 buses, which are modern vehicles featuring advanced comfort and safety technologies including reclining seats, WiFi, USB ports, climate control, and ADAS safety systems.
• Banco GaliciaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancing partner offering up to 9 installments without interest on ticket purchases. One of several banking partners providing promotional financing options.
• Banco Nación ArgentinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner offering 3 installments without interest plus 10% discount on ticket purchases.
• Tarjeta NaranjaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner offering 6 installments without interest plus 10% discount on ticket purchases.
• Banco MacrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancing partner offering up to 9 installments without interest on Andesmar ticket purchases.
• Banco ProvinciaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner offering 4 installments without interest on ticket purchases.
• Banco PatagoniaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner offering 3 and 6 installments without interest on Andesmar tickets.
• Mercado PagominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital wallet partner accepted as payment method for online ticket purchases.
• MODOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital wallet partner accepted as payment method for ticket purchases.
• Provincial Government of MendozacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private partnership for the renovation of Mendoza Bus Terminal, including integration of over 100 smart cameras with the Provincial Monitoring Center.
• El Rápido (Peru routes)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for routes to Peru, operating Buenos Aires-Lima and other international connections to Peru.
• Transamericano (Bolivia routes)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for routes to Bolivia, operating Buenos Aires-Tarija and La Plata-Villazón international services.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Busbud: Intercity bus aggregator and ticketing platform covering Latin America — adjacent to Andesmar because it competes for online long-distance bus demand and pressures incumbent operators to maintain modern e-commerce and mobile ticketing capabilities.

Direct peers

• VOSA (Tramat): Argentine group operating scheduled long-distance intercity bus services through multiple brands including Tramat, directly overlapping Andesmar's intercity network and ticket-based model.
• El Rápido: Argentine/Uruguayan intercity bus operator, listed in Andesmar's own partnerships as the channel for Peru-bound international services; competes with Andesmar on Buenos Aires–Lima and shared Argentine corridors.
• Chevallier: Argentine long-distance bus operator with substantial nationwide coverage and international services, historically a direct competitor to Andesmar on key corridors such as Buenos Aires–Patagonia and Buenos Aires–Cuyo.
• Don Otto: Long-established Argentine long-distance bus company operating scheduled services between Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and key interior cities, directly comparable to Andesmar on shared corridors.
• Flecha Bus: One of Argentina's largest national intercity bus operators, offering scheduled long-distance services across the country with a comparable nationwide route network and multi-channel ticketing — a direct competitor to Andesmar on most Argentine corridors.
• CATA Internacional: Argentine long-distance bus operator serving major nationwide routes with similar service tiers and digital/physical ticketing — a direct competitive peer on Argentina's intercity coach segment.

Broad incumbents

• FlixBus: Global tech-enabled intercity bus operator/network with strong digital ticketing, route-density, and pricing sophistication; a broad incumbent reference point for how Andesmar's online ticketing and fleet-renewal strategy compares to the most scaled global coach player.

Regional players

• Tur-Bus: Chile's largest intercity bus operator serving domestic routes and connecting with Argentina; comparable business model (scheduled intercity coach, online ticketing, premium/economy tiers) but focused primarily on the Chilean market where Andesmar Chile operates.
• Pullman Bus: Major Chilean intercity bus carrier with nationwide routes and cross-border services to Argentina — directly comparable to Andesmar Chile on scheduled domestic and bi-national coach services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/andesmarArg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AndesmarArg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/andesmarargentina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grupo-andesmar
• Instagraminstagram.com/andesmarargentina
• TikToktiktok.com/@andesmarargentina

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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