How to travel from San Martín de los Andes to Mar del Plata, Argentina

The distance between San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata is around 1,453km (903 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Martín de los Andes to Mar del Plata by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Mar del PlataSan Martín de los Andes if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Chapelco (CPC) to Mar del Plata (MDQ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 33,110($260)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Allen and then to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 8,660($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Distance1,488km (925 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata

There are several options for getting from San Martín de los Andes to Mar del Plata by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 8,660 ($68) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 33,110 ($260).

The distance between San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata is around 1,453km (903 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,204km (748 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Martín de los Andes to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ARS 33,110 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 8,660 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata. We recommend that you fly from Chapelco (CPC) to Mar del Plata (MDQ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Martín de los Andes to Mar del Plata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Allen. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 18h 35m.

Chevallier and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata. Buses run twice a week and take around 18h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata. Flights depart from Chapelco (CPC) and arrive at Mar del Plata (MDQ) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from San Martín de los Andes to Mar del Plata. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Martín de los Andes to Mar del Plata typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Chapelco (CPC) and and arrive into Mar del Plata (MDQ).

The closest major airport to Mar del Plata is Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) (MDQ) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Mar del Plata. Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) (EZE) and Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) (AEP) 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 San Martín de los Andes and Mar del Plata. The distance is around 1,488km (925 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Martín de los Andes to Mar del Plata is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around ARS 41,770 ($330).

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Transport options from San Martín de los Andes to Mar del Plata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 30m
ARS 33,110($260)
on demand1,697km (1,055 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 5m
ARS 41,770($330)
once daily1,919km (1,193 miles)
Plane and Train8h 40m
ARS 32,090($250)
twice daily1,721km (1,069 miles)
Bus to Neuquén, Fly10h 5m
ARS 44,825($350)
every 20 mins2,316km (1,439 miles)
Bus
18h 35m
ARS 8,660($68)
twice a week1,453km (903 miles)
Drive
17h 40m
ARS 20,505($160)
on demand1,488km (925 miles)

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Airports near Mar del Plata

The following major airports near Mar del Plata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

MDQ
Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Mar del Plata
EZE
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
International Airport
Distance
365km (227 miles) from Mar del Plata
AEP
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
International Airport
Distance
391km (243 miles) from Mar del Plata