How to travel from Mendoza to San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

The distance between Mendoza and San Martín de los Andes is around 1,209km (751 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mendoza to San Martín de los Andes by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San Martín de los AndesMendoza if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Chapelco (CPC).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 49,920($390)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus via Santiago

Take the bus to Santiago then Pucón and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 10,950($86)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Piedra del Águila then take a taxi to Junín de los Andes.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 15,410($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,209km (751 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mendoza and San Martín de los Andes

There are several options for getting from Mendoza to San Martín de los Andes by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 5,605 ($44) and will take around 21h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 49,920 ($390).

The distance between Mendoza and San Martín de los Andes is around 1,209km (751 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 833km (517 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Mendoza and San Martín de los Andes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mendoza to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ARS 49,920 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Mendoza and San Martín de los Andes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 5,605 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mendoza and San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mendoza and San Martín de los Andes. It typically takes around 21h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mendoza to San Martín de los Andes. 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 21h 45m.

Cata International, Andesmar, Via Bariloche, El Rapido Internacional, COITRAM, Jac and Igillaima run regular bus services between Mendoza and San Martín de los Andes. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mendoza and San Martín de los Andes. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) and arrive at Chapelco (CPC) - via Rosario (ROS). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Mendoza to San Martín de los Andes. There is however a flight that goes via Rosario (ROS). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mendoza to San Martín de los Andes typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) and and arrive into Chapelco (CPC).

The closest major airport to San Martín de los Andes is Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC) (CPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes. San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) (BRC) and Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) (NQN) 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 San Martín de los Andes. The distance is around 1,209km (751 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mendoza to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ARS 49,920 ($390).

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Transport options from Mendoza to San Martín de los Andes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 20m
ARS 49,920($390)
on demand2,003km (1,245 miles)
Bus via Santiago + 1 similar
20h 50m
ARS 10,950($86)
once daily1,321km (821 miles)
Bus21h 45m
ARS 5,605($44)
once daily1,440km (895 miles)
Bus and Taxi
18h 50m
ARS 15,410($120)
once daily1,259km (782 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
ARS 16,680($130)
on demand1,209km (751 miles)

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Airports near San Martín de los Andes

The following major airports near San Martín de los Andes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

CPC
Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
BRC
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
NQN
Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from San Martín de los Andes