How to travel from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina

The distance between Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park is around 2,441km (1,517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. 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 ParkMendoza if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Porvenir (WPR).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 46,990($370)
Operated by

Sky Airline

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2 similiar routes

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Santiago then Osorno and then to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 24,580($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus via Río Gallegos

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

  • Duration2 days 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 28,780($225)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Santiago then take the train to Rancagua then take the bus to Osorno and then to Punta Arenas.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 22,665($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 41,385($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park

There are several options for getting from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ARS 22,665 ($180) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 46,990 ($370).

The distance between Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park is around 2,441km (1,517 miles).

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park by plane and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ARS 46,990 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ARS 22,665 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Porvenir (WPR). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santiago, Osorno, Punta Arenas and Punta Arenas. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Tas-Choapa, E.T.M., Bus Norte, Condor Bus, Queilen Bus, Andesmar, Turibus Internacional, Buses Barria, Marga Taqsa and Transportes Rio Side run regular bus services between Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) and arrive at Porvenir (WPR) - via Santiago (SCL). The flight takes around 4h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Santiago (SCL) and Punta Arenas (PUQ). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) 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 Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) then take a ferry to Porvenir. instead which will take 7h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around ARS 39,095 ($305).

How do I get from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Mendoza and Tierra del Fuego National Park

Transport options from Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 10m
ARS 46,990($370)
on demand2,441km (1,517 miles)
Plane and Ferry7h 35m
ARS 39,095($305)
once daily2,457km (1,527 miles)
Bus and Plane11h 50m
ARS 23,685($185)
once daily2,621km (1,628 miles)
Bus
2 days
ARS 24,580($195)
once a week3,422km (2,126 miles)
Bus via Río Gallegos
2 days 15h
ARS 28,780($225)
once daily3,447km (2,142 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days
ARS 22,665($180)
once a week3,425km (2,128 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 12h
ARS 41,385($325)
hourly2,986km (1,855 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