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

The distance between Salta and San Martín de los Andes is around 2,354km (1,463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salta to San Martín de los Andes by plane, bus, train, 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 AndesSalta if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Salta (SLA) to Chapelco (CPC).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 44,445($350)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Mendoza then San Carlos de Bariloche and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 18,340($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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taxi
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Train, Bus and Taxi

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

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 14,265($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,354km (1,463 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salta and San Martín de los Andes

There are several options for getting from Salta to San Martín de los Andes by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ARS 14,265 ($110) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 44,445 ($350).

The distance between Salta and San Martín de los Andes is around 2,354km (1,463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,789km (1,112 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Salta and San Martín de los Andes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salta to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 44,445 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Salta and San Martín de los Andes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ARS 14,265 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salta and San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salta and San Martín de los Andes. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salta to San Martín de los Andes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mendoza and San Carlos de Bariloche. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Andesmar, Flecha Bus, El Rapido Internacional, Cata International and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Salta and San Martín de los Andes. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salta and San Martín de los Andes. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and arrive at Chapelco (CPC) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Salta to San Martín de los Andes. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Salta to San Martín de los Andes typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) 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 Salta and San Martín de los Andes. The distance is around 2,354km (1,463 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salta to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 44,445 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salta and San Martín de los Andes

Transport options from Salta to San Martín de los Andes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
ARS 44,445($350)
on demand2,593km (1,611 miles)
Bus and Plane6hrs
ARS 46,480($365)
once daily2,705km (1,681 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
ARS 18,340($145)
once daily2,797km (1,738 miles)
Train, Bus and Taxi
1 day 14h
ARS 14,265($110)
once daily2,544km (1,581 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
ARS 32,475($255)
on demand2,354km (1,463 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