How to travel from Ushuaia to Mendoza, Argentina

The distance between Ushuaia and Mendoza is around 3,315km (2,060 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ushuaia to Mendoza 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 MendozaUshuaia if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Mendoza (MDZ).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 34,255($270)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Gallegos then Vicuña Mackenna and then to Mendoza.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 21,010($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Bahía Azul then take a ferry to Punta Delgada then drive to Mendoza.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 45,845($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ushuaia and Mendoza

There are several options for getting from Ushuaia to Mendoza by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 21,010 ($165) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 34,255 ($270).

The distance between Ushuaia and Mendoza is around 3,315km (2,060 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,437km (1,514 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Ushuaia and Mendoza by plane.

The quickest way to get from Ushuaia to Mendoza is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ARS 34,255 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Ushuaia and Mendoza is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 21,010 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ushuaia and Mendoza. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Mendoza (MDZ). instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ushuaia and Mendoza. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ushuaia to Mendoza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos and Vicuña Mackenna. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Viatac, Tramat and Andesmar run regular bus services between Ushuaia and Mendoza. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ushuaia and Mendoza. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and arrive at Mendoza (MDZ) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 5h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Ushuaia to Mendoza. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ushuaia to Mendoza typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and and arrive into Mendoza (MDZ).

The closest major airport to Mendoza is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) (MDZ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Mendoza. San Juan Airport (UAQ) (UAQ) and San Rafael Airport (AFA) (AFA) 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 Mendoza. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Mendoza (MDZ). instead which will take 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ushuaia to Mendoza is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ARS 34,255 ($270).

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Transport options from Ushuaia to Mendoza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 30m
ARS 34,255($270)
on demand3,374km (2,097 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 50m
ARS 32,345($255)
every 3 hours3,545km (2,203 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 1h
ARS 21,010($165)
once daily3,386km (2,104 miles)
Bus via Río Gallegos2 days 18h
ARS 35,655($280)
once daily3,440km (2,137 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 14h
ARS 45,845($360)
hourly3,315km (2,060 miles)

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Airports near Mendoza

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

MDZ
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Mendoza
UAQ
San Juan Airport (UAQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Mendoza
AFA
San Rafael Airport (AFA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Mendoza