How to travel from Mendoza to Ushuaia, Argentina

The distance between Mendoza and Ushuaia is around 3,315km (2,060 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mendoza 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 UshuaiaMendoza if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Ushuaia (USH).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 34,255($270)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Vicuña Mackenna then Río Gallegos and then to Ushuaia.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 21,010($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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 14h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 45,845($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mendoza and Ushuaia

There are several options for getting from Mendoza to Ushuaia by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 21,010 ($165) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 34,255 ($270).

The distance between Mendoza and Ushuaia is around 3,315km (2,060 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,437km (1,514 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Mendoza and Ushuaia by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mendoza to Ushuaia is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ARS 34,255 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Mendoza and Ushuaia is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 21,010 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mendoza and Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mendoza and Ushuaia. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mendoza to Ushuaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vicuña Mackenna and Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

Andesmar, Viatac, Tramat, Marga Taqsa and Tecni-Austral run regular bus services between Mendoza and Ushuaia. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mendoza and Ushuaia. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) and arrive at Ushuaia (USH) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 5h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Mendoza to Ushuaia. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mendoza to Ushuaia typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Mendoza (MDZ) 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 Mendoza to Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 5h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mendoza to Ushuaia is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ARS 34,255 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mendoza and Ushuaia

Transport options from Mendoza to Ushuaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 25m
ARS 34,255($270)
on demand3,374km (2,097 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 2h
ARS 21,010($165)
once daily3,385km (2,103 miles)
Bus via Río Gallegos2 days 18h
ARS 35,655($280)
once daily3,440km (2,137 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 14h
ARS 45,845($360)
hourly3,315km (2,060 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