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.
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 Ushuaia → Mendoza if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Mendoza (MDZ) to Ushuaia (USH).
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Take the bus to Vicuña Mackenna then Río Gallegos and then to Ushuaia.
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Drive to Punta Delgada then take a ferry to Bahía Azul then drive to Ushuaia.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 25m | ARS 34,255($270) | on demand | 3,374km (2,097 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 2h | ARS 21,010($165) | once daily | 3,385km (2,103 miles) |
Bus via Río Gallegos | 2 days 18h | ARS 35,655($280) | once daily | 3,440km (2,137 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 14h | ARS 45,845($360) | hourly | 3,315km (2,060 miles) |
Andesmar
Viatac
Tramat
Marga Taqsa
Tecni-Austral
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Transbordadora Austral Broom
The following major airports near Ushuaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.