How to travel from Buenos Aires to San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

The distance between Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes is around 1,318km (819 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Buenos Aires to San Martín de los Andes by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San Martín de los AndesBuenos Aires if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Chapelco (CPC).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 31,455($245)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus to San Martín de los Andes

Take the bus to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ARS 10,315($81)
Operated by

Via Bariloche

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Drive

Drive to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Distance1,577km (980 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes

There are several options for getting from Buenos Aires to San Martín de los Andes by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 5,095 ($40) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 31,455 ($245).

The distance between Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes is around 1,318km (819 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,285km (798 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buenos Aires to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ARS 31,455 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 5,095 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 24hrs.

Chevallier and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes. Buses run twice a week and take around 24hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes. Flights depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and arrive at Chapelco (CPC). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Aerolíneas Argentinas fly between Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes. Flights depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and and arrive into Chapelco (CPC). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Buenos Aires to San Martín de los Andes typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and and arrive into Chapelco (CPC).

The closest major airport to San Martín de los Andes is Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC) (CPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes. San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) (BRC) and Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) (NQN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes. The distance is around 1,577km (980 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buenos Aires to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ARS 31,455 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Buenos Aires and San Martín de los Andes

Transport options from Buenos Aires to San Martín de los Andes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
ARS 31,455($245)
every 10 mins1,318km (819 miles)
Bus to San Martín de los Andes + 1 similar
23h 40m
ARS 10,315($81)
every 20 mins1,597km (992 miles)
Bus24hrs
ARS 5,095($40)
twice a week1,637km (1,017 miles)
Drive
17h 50m
ARS 21,775($170)
on demand1,577km (980 miles)

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Airports near San Martín de los Andes

The following major airports near San Martín de los Andes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

CPC
Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
BRC
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
NQN
Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from San Martín de los Andes