How to travel from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata, Argentina

The distance between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata is around 2,649km (1,646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata 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 Mar del PlataTierra del Fuego National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Porvenir (WPR) to Mar del Plata (MDQ).

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time6h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 70,805($555)
Operated by

Aerovias DAP S.A.

+ 4 others

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Gallegos then Trelew and then to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 17,955($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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4 x bus
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Bus via Punta Arenas

Take the bus to Punta Arenas, Río Gallegos then Rawson and then to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 3,440($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Bahía Azul then take a ferry to Punta Delgada then drive to Mar del Plata.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 36,805($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata

There are several options for getting from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 3,440 ($27) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 70,805 ($555).

The distance between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata is around 2,649km (1,646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,027km (1,259 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata by plane.

The quickest way to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ARS 70,805 ($555).

The cheapest way to travel between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 3,440 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata. We recommend that you fly from Porvenir (WPR) to Mar del Plata (MDQ). instead which will take 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Punta Arenas, Punta Arenas, Río Gallegos and Trelew. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Buses Barria, Marga Taqsa, Viatac, Tramat, Don Otto, Transportes Rio Side, Andesmar and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata. 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 Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata. Flights depart from Porvenir (WPR) and arrive at Mar del Plata (MDQ) - via Punta Arenas (PUQ). The flight takes around 6h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata. There is however a flight that goes via Punta Arenas (PUQ), Santiago (SCL) and Mendoza (MDZ). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata typically takes around 6h 25m. Flights depart from Porvenir (WPR) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata. We recommend that you fly from Porvenir (WPR) to Mar del Plata (MDQ). instead which will take 6h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ARS 70,805 ($555).

How do I get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata

Compare travel optionsbetween Tierra del Fuego National Park and Mar del Plata

Transport options from Tierra del Fuego National Park to Mar del Plata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
6h 55m
ARS 70,805($555)
on demand3,605km (2,240 miles)
Bus and Plane12h 15m
ARS 46,100($360)
once daily3,051km (1,896 miles)
Bus to Río Grande, Fly14h 40m
ARS 53,610($420)
once daily3,388km (2,105 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
ARS 17,955($140)
once daily3,006km (1,868 miles)
Bus via Punta Arenas + 1 similar
1 day 19h
ARS 3,440($27)
once daily3,071km (1,908 miles)
Bus via Punta Arenas2 days 12h
ARS 26,235($205)
once daily3,618km (2,248 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 8h
ARS 36,805($290)
hourly2,649km (1,646 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