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Four ways to Travel from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate

Composite routes from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate

Cheapest
3 d 45 min
Car
5653 km.
from $310
Other
4 d 2 h 53 min
4206 km.
from $503.35
4 d 4 h 11 min
4206 km.
from $354.20
4 d 9 h 24 min
4206 km.
from $392.24

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:
$178.38–$305.80
Bus from Luis Piedrabuena to El
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.69–$82.82

Viatac

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
Website:
viatac.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.86–$344.02

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.45–$127.41

Tramat

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$229.35–$331.28
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Luis
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.60–$318.54

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.51–$92.06
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$90.30

Buses Norte Grande

Phone:
+56 58 222 8603
Email:
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-norte-grande-pasajes
Bus from Tacna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.91

Peru Runa Travels

Phone:
+56 975 370 786
Email:
Website:
perurunatravel.com/en/
Bus from Tacna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.91

Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza

Phone:
+51 051 602 943
Website:
facebook.com/SanMartinNobleza/
Bus from Puno to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56

Transportes Reyna

Phone:
+51 958 793 713
Email:
Website:
reyna.com.pe/
Bus from Puerto Maldonado to Puno
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$25.48

Ramos Cholele

Phone:
+56 57 226 9210
Email:
Website:
busesramoscholele.cl/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.87–$75.17

Covalle Bus

Phone:
+56 51 221 3127
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.78–$60.69

Buses Horizonte

Phone:
+56 9 5869 8737
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/buses-horizonte
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$89.19

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Puerto Maldonado to El
Ave. Duration:
18h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$242.09–$764.49

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Puerto Maldonado to El
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.09–$764.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate?

The cheapest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate is to bus via Santiago which costs $282.61 - $500 and takes 4 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate?

The fastest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate is to fly which takes 13h 26m and costs $206.52 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Puerto Maldonado and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Puerto Maldonado and arriving at El Calafate via Puno, Tacna, Arica, Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 2h.

How far is it from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate?

The distance between Puerto Maldonado and El Calafate is 4224 km. The road distance is 5742 km.

How do I travel from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate without a car?

The best way to get from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 2h and costs $271.74 - $456.52 .

How long does it take to get from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate?

It takes approximately 13h 26m to get from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate bus from?

Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate bus services, operated by Transportes Reyna, depart from Puerto Maldonado station.

Bus or fly from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate?

The best way to get from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate is to fly which takes 13h 26m and costs $206.52 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $271.74 - $456.52 and takes 4 days 2h.

Where does the Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate bus arrive?

Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate bus services, operated by Transportes Reyna, arrive at Puno station.

What is the time difference between Puerto Maldonado and El Calafate?

El Calafate is 2h ahead of Puerto Maldonado. It is currently 06:00 in Puerto Maldonado and 08:00 in El Calafate.

Can I drive from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate is 5742 km. It takes approximately 3 days 1h to drive from Puerto Maldonado to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 398+ hotels available in El Calafate. Prices start at $50.79 per night.
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