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33 h 39 min
2889 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Mendoza to El Calafate

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Cheapest
By car (2 889 km)
33 h 39 min
2889 km.
from $158
Other
Bus
44 h 15 min
1785 km.
from $307.24
Bus via Bariloche
2 d 1 h 3 min
1786 km.
from $268.70
Bus via Bariloche #2
2 d 2 h 45 min
1786 km.
from $301.26

Transport providers

Bus operators

Marga Taqsa

Phone:
0800-3331188
Email:
Website:
taqsa.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to El
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$47.14
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$178.35–$305.74

Viatac

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
Website:
viatac.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Vicuña
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.86
Bus from Vicuña Mackenna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
31h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.13–$229.31

Via Bariloche

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
Website:
viabariloche.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Vicuña
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$44.59

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Vicuña
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$52.23
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Bariloche
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.15–$127.39

Tramat

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/
Bus from Vicuña Mackenna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
34h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.87–$216.57

Cata Internacional

Phone:
0800 122 2282
Email:
Website:
catainternacional.com/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Bariloche
Ave. Duration:
18h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.44–$121.02
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Tunuyán
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.10–$7.64
Bus from Plaza Tunuyán to San
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.07–$114.65

Chalten Travel

Phone:
+54 9 2902 415 444
Email:
Website:
chaltentravel.com/
Bus from El Chaltén to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$44.59

Caltur

Phone:
+54 02902 491-368
Website:
caltur.com.ar/
Bus from El Chaltén to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.90

Iselin

Phone:
+54 0 261 517 7578
Email:
Website:
iselin.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Tunuyán
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Airlines

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Website:
aerolineas.com.ar/
Plane from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.31–$611.49
Plane from San Rafael Santiago Germano Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.31

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$484.09

Questions and Answers

How to get from Mendoza to El Calafate

The cheapest way to get from Mendoza to El Calafate is to bus which costs $191.54 - $332.00 and takes 44h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mendoza to El Calafate is to fly which takes 6 hours and 25 minutes and costs $166.00 - $549.08.

Does a direct bus run between Mendoza and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Mendoza to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Terminal Mendoza and arriving at El Calafate via Vicuña Mackenna and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 hours and 15 minutes.

How far is it from Mendoza to El Calafate?

The distance between Mendoza and El Calafate is 1990 km. The road distance is 2979.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mendoza to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 44 hours 15 minutes and costs $191.54 - $332.00.

How long does it take to travel from Mendoza to El Calafate?

It takes approximately 6 hours and 25 minutes to travel from Mendoza to El Calafate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the bus that goes from Mendoza to El Calafate?

Andesmar operates the bus services that depart from Terminal Mendoza station.

What is the fastest way to travel from Mendoza to El Calafate?

The fastest way to get from Mendoza to El Calafate is to fly which takes 6 hours and 25 minutes and costs $166.00 - $549.08. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $191.54 - $332.00 and takes 44 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the driving distance between Mendoza and El Calafate?

The driving distance between Mendoza and El Calafate is 2979 km. It takes approximately 34h 35m to drive from Mendoza to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 398+ hotels available in El Calafate. Prices start at $59.67 per night.
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