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

The distance between San Martín de los Andes and Salta is around 2,263km (1,406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from San Martín de los Andes to Salta by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 26,615($210)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Bariloche - Terminal de Omnibus then Mendoza and then to Salta.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 17,700($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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taxi
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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Piedra del Águila then take the bus to General Güemes.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 14,645($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Salta.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,355km (1,463 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Martín de los Andes and Salta

There are several options for getting from San Martín de los Andes to Salta by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ARS 14,645 ($115) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 26,615 ($210).

The distance between San Martín de los Andes and Salta is around 2,263km (1,406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,789km (1,112 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from San Martín de los Andes and Salta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Martín de los Andes to Salta is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ARS 26,615 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between San Martín de los Andes and Salta, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 14,645 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Martín de los Andes and Salta. We recommend that you fly from Chapelco (CPC) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Martín de los Andes and Salta. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Martín de los Andes to Salta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bariloche - Terminal de Omnibus and Mendoza. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Via Bariloche, Cata International, Andesmar, Flecha Bus and El Rapido Internacional run regular bus services between San Martín de los Andes and Salta. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Martín de los Andes and Salta. Flights depart from Chapelco (CPC) and arrive at Salta (SLA) - via Rosario (ROS). The flight takes around 3h 55m.

There is no direct flight from San Martín de los Andes to Salta. There is however a flight that goes via Rosario (ROS). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Martín de los Andes to Salta typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Chapelco (CPC) and and arrive into Salta (SLA).

The closest major airport to Salta is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) (JUJ) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Salta. Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) (SLA) and Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) (TUC) 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 Salta. The distance is around 2,355km (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 San Martín de los Andes to Salta is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ARS 26,615 ($210).

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Transport options from San Martín de los Andes to Salta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
ARS 26,615($210)
on demand2,263km (1,406 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
ARS 17,700($140)
once daily2,764km (1,718 miles)
Taxi and Bus
1 day 12h
ARS 14,645($115)
once daily2,550km (1,584 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
ARS 32,475($255)
on demand2,355km (1,463 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Salta

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

JUJ
Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Salta
SLA
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Salta
TUC
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC)
International Airport
Distance
207km (128 miles) from Salta