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

The distance between San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia is around 2,366km (1,470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Chapelco (CPC) to Ushuaia (USH).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 49,535($390)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa la Angostura, Comodoro Rivadavia then Río Gallegos and then to Ushuaia.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 26,995($210)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Villa la Angostura and then to Puerto Montt then take a ferry to Puerto Natales then take the bus to Ushuaia.

  • Duration3 days 18h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 239,920($1,885)
Operated by

Multiple 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 7h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 32,855($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia

There are several options for getting from San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 15,410 ($120) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 49,535 ($390).

The distance between San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia is around 2,366km (1,470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,646km (1,023 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ARS 49,535 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 15,410 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Chapelco (CPC) to Ushuaia (USH). instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa la Angostura, Comodoro Rivadavia and Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Albus, Buses TransAustral LTDA, Marga Taqsa, Viatac, Tramat, Andesmar, Tecni-Austral, Turibus Internacional and Buses Barria run regular bus services between San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia. Flights depart from Chapelco (CPC) and arrive at Ushuaia (USH) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Chapelco (CPC) 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 San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia. We recommend that you fly from Chapelco (CPC) to Rio Grande (RGA) then take the bus to Ushuaia. instead which will take 8h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 56,925 ($445).

How do I get from San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia

Compare travel optionsbetween San Martín de los Andes and Ushuaia

Transport options from San Martín de los Andes to Ushuaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
6hrs
ARS 49,535($390)
on demand3,691km (2,293 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 40m
ARS 40,370($315)
once daily3,913km (2,431 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 50m
ARS 56,925($445)
once daily3,778km (2,347 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 6h
ARS 26,995($210)
once daily2,435km (1,513 miles)
Bus via Villa la Angostura2 days 1h
ARS 15,410($120)
once a week3,178km (1,975 miles)
Bus and Ferry
3 days 18h
ARS 239,920($1,885)
once a week2,749km (1,708 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 7h
ARS 32,855($260)
hourly2,366km (1,470 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