How to travel from Mendoza to Perito Moreno, Argentina

The distance between Mendoza and Perito Moreno is around 1,852km (1,151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mendoza to Perito Moreno 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 Perito MorenoMendoza if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Balmaceda (BBA), Bus

Fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Balmaceda (BBA) then take the bus to Perito Moreno.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 49,535($390)
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Bus

Take the bus to San Carlos de Bariloche and then to Perito Moreno.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 6,620($52)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perito Moreno.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,009km (1,249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mendoza and Perito Moreno

There are several options for getting from Mendoza to Perito Moreno by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 6,620 ($52) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 49,535 ($390).

The distance between Mendoza and Perito Moreno is around 1,852km (1,151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,532km (952 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Mendoza and Perito Moreno by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mendoza to Perito Moreno is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 60m and will set you back approx ARS 49,535 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Mendoza and Perito Moreno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 6,620 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mendoza and Perito Moreno. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Balmaceda (BBA) then take the bus to Perito Moreno. instead which will take 8h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mendoza and Perito Moreno. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mendoza to Perito Moreno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Carlos de Bariloche. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Cata International, Andesmar, Chalten Travel, Marga Taqsa and Cooperativa Sportman run regular bus services between Mendoza and Perito Moreno. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mendoza to Perito Moreno. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Comodoro Rivadavia (CRD) then take the bus to Perito Moreno. instead which will take 9h 15m.

The closest major airport to Perito Moreno is General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) (CRD) which is approximately 281km (174 miles) from Perito Moreno. Esquel Airport (EQS) (EQS) and Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) (FTE) 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 Mendoza and Perito Moreno. The distance is around 2,009km (1,249 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mendoza to Perito Moreno is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around ARS 39,095 ($305).

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Transport options from Mendoza to Perito Moreno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Balmaceda (BBA), Bus + 1 similar
8h 60m
ARS 49,535($390)
every 20 mins2,022km (1,257 miles)
Plane and Bus9h 15m
ARS 39,095($305)
twice daily1,852km (1,151 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
ARS 6,620($52)
once daily2,054km (1,276 miles)
Bus via Comodoro Rivadavia1 day 12h
ARS 23,560($185)
twice daily2,387km (1,483 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
ARS 27,635($215)
on demand2,009km (1,249 miles)

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Airports near Perito Moreno

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

CRD
General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD)
International Airport
Distance
281km (174 miles) from Perito Moreno
EQS
Esquel Airport (EQS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
408km (254 miles) from Perito Moreno
FTE
Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
International Airport
Distance
420km (261 miles) from Perito Moreno