How to travel from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina

The distance between Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park is around 2,648km (1,645 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park 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 Tierra del Fuego National ParkMar del Plata if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Porvenir (WPR).

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time6h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 96,400($755)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Río Colorado then Río Gallegos and then to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 19,485($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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4 x bus
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Bus via Rawson

Take the bus to Rawson, Río Gallegos then Punta Arenas and then to Porvenir.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,565($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Punta Delgada then take a ferry to Bahía Azul then drive to Porvenir.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 36,805($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park

There are several options for getting from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,565 ($28) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 96,400 ($755).

The distance between Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park is around 2,648km (1,645 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,027km (1,259 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park is to fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx ARS 96,400 ($755).

The cheapest way to travel between Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,565 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Porvenir (WPR). instead which will take 7h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Colorado, Río Gallegos, Punta Arenas and Punta Arenas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Via Bariloche, Viatac, Tramat, Buses Barria, Marga Taqsa, Don Otto, Andesmar and Transportes Rio Side run regular bus services between Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and arrive at Porvenir (WPR) - via Ezeiza (EZE). The flight takes around 6h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Ezeiza (EZE), Santiago (SCL) and Punta Arenas (PUQ). This services will take at least 7h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park typically takes around 6h 45m. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and and arrive into Porvenir (WPR).

The closest major airport to Tierra del Fuego National Park is Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH) (USH) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Tierra del Fuego National Park. 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 Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Porvenir (WPR). instead which will take 7h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ARS 96,400 ($755).

How do I get from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Mar del Plata and Tierra del Fuego National Park

Transport options from Mar del Plata to Tierra del Fuego National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
7h 10m
ARS 96,400($755)
on demand3,741km (2,324 miles)
Plane and Bus12h 25m
ARS 44,825($350)
once daily2,795km (1,737 miles)
Fly to Rio Grande (RGA), Bus14h 55m
ARS 72,715($570)
once daily3,133km (1,947 miles)
Fly to Ushuaia (USH), Bus17h 15m
ARS 69,530($545)
once daily3,461km (2,151 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
ARS 19,485($155)
once daily2,749km (1,708 miles)
Bus via Sierra Grande1 day 17h
ARS 18,210($145)
once daily2,751km (1,710 miles)
Bus via Rawson + 1 similar
1 day 19h
ARS 3,565($28)
once daily3,072km (1,909 miles)
Bus via Garayalde2 days 1h
ARS 14,135($110)
once daily3,127km (1,943 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 8h
ARS 36,805($290)
hourly2,648km (1,645 miles)

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Airports near Tierra del Fuego National Park

The following major airports near Tierra del Fuego National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

USH
Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Tierra del Fuego National Park
RGA
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Tierra del Fuego National Park
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
342km (213 miles) from Tierra del Fuego National Park