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Four ways to Travel from El Calafate to Antofagasta

Composite routes from El Calafate to Antofagasta

Cheapest
2 d 55 min
Car
4014 km.
from $220
Other
2 d 16 h 36 min
2972 km.
from $303.54
2 d 20 h 42 min
2970 km.
from $434.80
3 d 1 h 41 min
2970 km.
from $468.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Marga Taqsa

Phone:
0800-3331188
Email:
Website:
taqsa.com.ar/
Bus from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$178.35–$305.74
Bus from El Calafate to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$47.14
Bus from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate to Luis
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$82.81

Viatac

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
Website:
viatac.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.83–$343.96

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Bariloche to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.44–$127.39

Tramat

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2d 7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$229.31–$331.22
Bus from Luis Piedrabuena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.57–$318.48

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.68–$70.07
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
11h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.94–$84.33

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.94–$140.13

Andimar

Phone:
+56 22 683 8528
Email:
Website:
andimar.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.40–$76.44

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.85–$53.51

Southroad

Email:
Website:
southroad.com.ar/
Bus from El Calafate to Cerro
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$140.77

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$70.07

Covalle Bus

Phone:
+56 51 221 3127
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.93–$50.13

Buses Horizonte

Phone:
+56 9 5869 8737
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/buses-horizonte
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
18h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$61.15

Servitur Excursiones

Phone:
+56 9 9343 0037
Email:
Website:
servitur.cl/en/home.html
Bus from Cerro Castillo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Airlines

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Calafate to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
12h 1m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$547.79–$636.97
Plane from Puerto Natales to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.44–$382.18

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Calafate to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
11h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.31–$764.36
Plane from Puerto Natales to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.35–$764.36

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable travel option from El Calafate to Antofagasta?

The cheapest way to get from El Calafate to Antofagasta is to bus via Santiago which costs $280.92 - $574.62 and takes 2 days 16h.

How long does it take to travel from El Calafate to Antofagasta by airplane?

10 hours and 13 minutes.

Can you take a direct bus from El Calafate to Antofagasta?

No, there is no direct bus from El Calafate to Antofagasta. However, there are services departing from El Calafate and arriving at Maipu esq. Avenida Argentina via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy and Avenida Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Huasco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from El Calafate to Antofagasta?

The distance between El Calafate and Antofagasta is 3035 kilometers. The road distance is 4013.6 kilometers.

How can I travel from El Calafate to Antofagasta without a car?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Antofagasta without a car is to bus via Santiago which takes 2 days 16h and costs $280.92 - $574.62.

How long does it take to get from El Calafate to Antofagasta?

It takes approximately 10 hours and 13 minutes to get from El Calafate to Antofagasta, including transfers.

Where can you catch the El Calafate to Antofagasta bus from?

El Calafate to Antofagasta bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, depart from El Calafate station.

What is the best way to travel from El Calafate to Antofagasta?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Antofagasta is to fly which takes 10h 13m and costs $242.62 - $830.00. Alternatively, you can bus via Santiago, which costs $280.92 - $574.62 and takes 2 days 16h.

Where does the Marga Taqsa bus service arrive in Antofagasta?

El Calafate to Antofagasta bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos station.

What is the driving distance between El Calafate and Antofagasta?

The driving distance between El Calafate and Antofagasta is 4014 km.

Where can I find lodging options near Antofagasta?

There are 287+ hotels available in Antofagasta. Prices start at $50.07 per night.
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