How to travel from Mar del Plata to Ushuaia, Argentina

The distance between Mar del Plata and Ushuaia is around 2,778km (1,726 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mar del Plata 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 UshuaiaMar del Plata if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Ushuaia (USH).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 51,830($405)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Colorado then Río Gallegos and then to Ushuaia.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 16,300($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 41,260($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mar del Plata and Ushuaia

There are several options for getting from Mar del Plata to Ushuaia by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 10,440 ($82) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 51,830 ($405).

The distance between Mar del Plata and Ushuaia is around 2,778km (1,726 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,038km (1,266 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Mar del Plata and Ushuaia by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mar del Plata to Ushuaia is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 51,830 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Mar del Plata and Ushuaia is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 10,440 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mar del Plata and Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mar del Plata and Ushuaia. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mar del Plata to Ushuaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Colorado and Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Via Bariloche, Viatac, Tramat, Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Don Otto and Andesmar run regular bus services between Mar del Plata and Ushuaia. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mar del Plata and Ushuaia. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) and arrive at Ushuaia (USH) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 4h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Mar del Plata to Ushuaia. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mar del Plata to Ushuaia typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Mar del Plata (MDQ) 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 Mar del Plata to Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mar del Plata to Ushuaia is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 51,830 ($405).

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Transport options from Mar del Plata to Ushuaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 50m
ARS 51,830($405)
on demand2,778km (1,726 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 20h
ARS 16,300($130)
once daily3,032km (1,884 miles)
Bus via Rawson1 day 23h
ARS 10,440($82)
once daily3,065km (1,905 miles)
Bus via Trelew2 days 6h
ARS 22,415($175)
once daily3,120km (1,939 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 11h
ARS 41,260($325)
hourly2,977km (1,850 miles)

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Airports near Ushuaia

The following major airports near Ushuaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

USH
Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Ushuaia
RGA
Rio Grande Airport (RGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Ushuaia
RGL
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)
International Airport
Distance
360km (224 miles) from Ushuaia