How to travel from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, Argentina
The distance between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires is around 2,386km (1,483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires → Ushuaia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costARS 22,160($175)
Aerolíneas Argentinas
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Río Gallegos then Río Colorado and then to Dellepiane.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costARS 16,555($130)
Multiple bus operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bahía Azul then take a ferry to Punta Delgada then drive to Buenos Aires.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departshourly
- Typical costARS 42,660($335)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 12,605 ($100) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 22,160 ($175).
The distance between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires is around 2,386km (1,483 miles).
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Ushuaia and Buenos Aires by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 22,160 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 12,605 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ushuaia and Buenos Aires. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos, Río Colorado, Dellepiane and Plaza de los Virreyes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.
Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Viatac, Tramat, Via Bariloche, Andesmar, Condor Estrella and El Valle run regular bus services between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ushuaia and Buenos Aires. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and arrive at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 20m.
Aerolíneas Argentinas and Jetsmart fly between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and and arrive into Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). These flights usually take around 3h 20m.
The flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and and arrive into Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).
The closest major airport to Buenos Aires is Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) (AEP) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Buenos Aires. Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) (EZE) and Rosario – Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS) (ROS) 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 Ushuaia to Buenos Aires. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 22,160 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 50m | ARS 22,160($175) | every 10 mins | 2,396km (1,489 miles) |
| Fly to Ezeiza (EZE) | 3h 55m | ARS 34,890($275) | every 3 hours | 2,386km (1,483 miles) |
Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 23h | ARS 16,555($130) | once daily | 3,144km (1,953 miles) |
| Bus via Río Gallegos | 2 days | ARS 12,605($100) | once daily | 3,211km (1,995 miles) |
| Bus via Río Gallegos | 2 days | ARS 22,415($175) | once daily | 3,268km (2,031 miles) |
| Bus via Río Gallegos | 2 days 6h | ARS 34,385($270) | once daily | 3,336km (2,073 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 12h | ARS 42,660($335) | hourly | 3,084km (1,916 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
Bus companies
Marga Taqsa
Tecni-Austral
Viatac
Tramat
Via Bariloche
Airlines
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Jetsmart
Ferry operators
Transbordadora Austral Broom
Airports near Buenos Aires
The following major airports near Buenos Aires offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Argentina and internationally.
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Buenos Aires
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Buenos Aires
Rosario – Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS)
- Distance
- 286km (178 miles) from Buenos Aires