How to travel from Salta to Ushuaia, Argentina

The distance between Salta and Ushuaia is around 3,382km (2,101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salta 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 UshuaiaSalta if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Salta (SLA) to Ushuaia (USH).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 27,505($215)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Gallegos and then to Ushuaia.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 22,665($180)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 55,775($440)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salta and Ushuaia

There are several options for getting from Salta to Ushuaia by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 22,665 ($180) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 27,505 ($215).

The distance between Salta and Ushuaia is around 3,382km (2,101 miles).

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Salta and Ushuaia by plane.

The quickest way to get from Salta to Ushuaia is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ARS 27,505 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Salta and Ushuaia is to take the bus 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 Salta and Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salta and Ushuaia. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salta to Ushuaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in General Guemes and Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.

Viatac, Tramat, Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Balut, Trans Tours Juarez and Flecha Bus run regular bus services between Salta and Ushuaia. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salta and Ushuaia. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) and arrive at Ushuaia (USH) - via Cordoba (COR). The flight takes around 5h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Salta to Ushuaia. There is however a flight that goes via Cordoba (COR). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Salta to Ushuaia typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Salta (SLA) 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 Salta to Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Salta (SLA) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 5h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salta to Ushuaia is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ARS 27,505 ($215).

How do I get from Salta to Ushuaia

Compare travel optionsbetween Salta and Ushuaia

Transport options from Salta to Ushuaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 35m
ARS 27,505($215)
on demand3,382km (2,101 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 5m
ARS 46,100($360)
once daily3,786km (2,353 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 14h
ARS 22,665($180)
once daily4,150km (2,579 miles)
Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy2 days 22h
ARS 49,665($390)
once daily4,329km (2,690 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 23h
ARS 55,775($440)
hourly4,036km (2,508 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