How to travel from Tierra del Fuego National Park to San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

The distance between Tierra del Fuego National Park and San Martín de los Andes is around 1,745km (1,084 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to San Martín de los Andes by ferry, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San Martín de los AndesTierra del Fuego National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Porvenir (WPR) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take the bus to Villa La Angostura and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 42,535($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Osorno then Villa La Angostura and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 20,250($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus via Punta Arenas

Take the bus to Punta Arenas, Puerto Varas then Villa La Angostura and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 10,060($79)
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 San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 28,400($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tierra del Fuego National Park and San Martín de los Andes

There are several options for getting from Tierra del Fuego National Park to San Martín de los Andes by ferry, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 8,530 ($67) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 42,535 ($335).

The distance between Tierra del Fuego National Park and San Martín de los Andes is around 1,745km (1,084 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,628km (1,012 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park and San Martín de los Andes by ferry, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to San Martín de los Andes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx ARS 42,535 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Tierra del Fuego National Park and San Martín de los Andes is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 8,530 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tierra del Fuego National Park and San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Porvenir (WPR) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take the bus to Villa La Angostura and then to San Martín de los Andes. instead which will take 7h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tierra del Fuego National Park and San Martín de los Andes. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tierra del Fuego National Park to San Martín de los Andes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Punta Arenas, Punta Arenas, Osorno and Villa La Angostura. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Turibus Internacional, Buses TransAustral LTDA, Andesmar, Albus, Transportes Rio Side, Bus-Sur, Chalten Travel and Via Bariloche run regular bus services between Tierra del Fuego National Park and San Martín de los Andes. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tierra del Fuego National Park to San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Punta Arenas then fly from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take the bus to Villa La Angostura and then to San Martín de los Andes. instead which will take 9h 40m.

The closest major airport to San Martín de los Andes is Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC) (CPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes. San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC) (BRC) and Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) (NQN) 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 San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Punta Arenas then fly from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Puerto Montt (PMC) then take the bus to Villa La Angostura and then to San Martín de los Andes. instead which will take 9h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to San Martín de los Andes is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around ARS 30,945 ($245).

How do I get from Tierra del Fuego National Park to San Martín de los Andes

Compare travel optionsbetween Tierra del Fuego National Park and San Martín de los Andes

Transport options from Tierra del Fuego National Park to San Martín de los Andes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
7h 10m
ARS 42,535($335)
once daily1,745km (1,084 miles)
Fly to La Araucanía (ZCO), bus9h 30m
ARS 23,940($190)
once daily1,945km (1,209 miles)
Fly to La Araucanía (ZCO), bus11h 60m
ARS 27,635($215)
once daily2,217km (1,377 miles)
Bus and Plane16h 10m
ARS 67,875($535)
once daily4,300km (2,672 miles)
Bus to Ushuaia, Fly18h 30m
ARS 68,510($540)
once daily4,629km (2,876 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus9h 40m
ARS 30,945($245)
once daily2,016km (1,253 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
ARS 20,250($160)
once a week2,666km (1,657 miles)
Bus via Punta Arenas + 1 similar
1 day 18h
ARS 10,060($79)
once a week2,886km (1,793 miles)
Bus via Punta Arenas2 days
ARS 8,530($67)
once daily2,526km (1,569 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 4h
ARS 28,400($225)
hourly2,037km (1,266 miles)

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Airports near San Martín de los Andes

The following major airports near San Martín de los Andes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.

CPC
Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (CPC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
BRC
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from San Martín de los Andes
NQN
Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from San Martín de los Andes