How to travel from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina
The distance between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia is around 2,387km (1,483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ushuaia → Buenos Aires if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Ushuaia (USH).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costARS 22,160($175)
Aerolíneas Argentinas
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Caleta Olivia then Río Gallegos and then to Ushuaia.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costARS 35,655($280)
Multiple bus operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Punta Delgada then take a ferry to Bahía Azul then drive to Ushuaia.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departshourly
- Typical costARS 42,660($335)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 12,605 ($100) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 22,160 ($175).
The distance between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia is around 2,387km (1,483 miles).
It takes around 4hrs to get from Buenos Aires and Ushuaia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ARS 22,160 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 12,605 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caleta Olivia, Caleta Olivia and Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.
Andesmar, Marga Taqsa, Viatac, Tecni-Austral, Condor Estrella, Tramat, Via Bariloche, El Valle and Cooperativa Sportman run regular bus services between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Flights depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and arrive at Ushuaia (USH). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 35m.
Aerolíneas Argentinas and Jetsmart fly between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Flights depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and and arrive into Ushuaia (USH). These flights usually take around 3h 35m.
The flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and and arrive into Ushuaia (USH).
The closest major airport to Ushuaia is Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) (USH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Ushuaia. Rio Grande Airport (RGA) (RGA) and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) (RGL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ARS 22,160 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4hrs | ARS 22,160($175) | every 10 mins | 2,399km (1,491 miles) |
| Fly to Ushuaia (USH) | 4h 10m | ARS 34,890($275) | every 3 hours | 2,387km (1,483 miles) |
Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 23h | ARS 35,655($280) | once daily | 3,271km (2,033 miles) |
| Bus via Rawson | 2 days 1h | ARS 12,605($100) | once daily | 3,208km (1,993 miles) |
| Bus via Río Colorado | 2 days 1h | ARS 22,415($175) | once daily | 3,272km (2,033 miles) |
| Bus via Caleta Olivia | 2 days 6h | ARS 18,590($145) | once daily | 3,126km (1,942 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 12h | ARS 42,660($335) | hourly | 3,084km (1,916 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
Bus companies
Andesmar
Marga Taqsa
Viatac
Tecni-Austral
Condor Estrella
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
Ferry operators
Transbordadora Austral Broom
Airports near Ushuaia
The following major airports near Ushuaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.
Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Ushuaia
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Ushuaia
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
- Distance
- 360km (224 miles) from Ushuaia