How to travel from Mar del Plata to Valdes Peninsula, Argentina

The distance between Mar del Plata and Valdes Peninsula is around 1,173km (729 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mar del Plata to Valdes Peninsula by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Valdes PeninsulaMar del Plata if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Trelew (REL), Taxi

Fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 33,620($265)
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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Puerto Madryn then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ARS 11,460($90)
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Drive

Drive to Valdes Peninsula.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,286km (799 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mar del Plata and Valdes Peninsula

There are several options for getting from Mar del Plata to Valdes Peninsula by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ARS 11,460 ($90) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 33,620 ($265).

The distance between Mar del Plata and Valdes Peninsula is around 1,173km (729 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 747km (464 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Mar del Plata and Valdes Peninsula by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mar del Plata to Valdes Peninsula is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ARS 33,620 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Mar del Plata and Valdes Peninsula, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ARS 11,460 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mar del Plata and Valdes Peninsula. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mar del Plata and Valdes Peninsula. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Trelew (REL) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mar del Plata to Valdes Peninsula. We recommend that you fly from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to El Tehuelche (PMY) then take a taxi to Valdes Peninsula. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Valdes Peninsula is El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) (PMY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Valdes Peninsula. Trelew Airport (REL) (REL) and General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) (CRD) 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 Mar del Plata and Valdes Peninsula. The distance is around 1,286km (799 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mar del Plata to Valdes Peninsula is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ARS 45,080 ($355).

How do I get from Mar del Plata to Valdes Peninsula

Compare travel optionsbetween Mar del Plata and Valdes Peninsula

Transport options from Mar del Plata to Valdes Peninsula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Trelew (REL), Taxi + 1 similar
6h 10m
ARS 33,620($265)
on demand1,173km (729 miles)
Plane and Taxi6h 15m
ARS 45,080($355)
on demand1,604km (997 miles)
Bus and Taxi
20h 10m
ARS 11,460($90)
every 20 mins1,343km (835 miles)
Drive
16hrs
ARS 17,700($140)
on demand1,286km (799 miles)

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Airports near Valdes Peninsula

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

PMY
El Tehuelche Airport (PMY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Valdes Peninsula
REL
Trelew Airport (REL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Valdes Peninsula
CRD
General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD)
International Airport
Distance
455km (283 miles) from Valdes Peninsula