How to travel from Ushuaia to Salta, Argentina

The distance between Ushuaia and Salta is around 3,674km (2,283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ushuaia to Salta by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Salta (SLA).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time5h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 27,505($215)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus

Take the bus to Río Gallegos and then to General Güemes.

  • Duration2 days 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 22,030($175)
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 Salta.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 55,775($440)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ushuaia and Salta

There are several options for getting from Ushuaia to Salta by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 22,030 ($175) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 27,505 ($215).

The distance between Ushuaia and Salta is around 3,674km (2,283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,318km (2,062 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Ushuaia and Salta by plane.

The quickest way to get from Ushuaia to Salta is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ARS 27,505 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Ushuaia and Salta is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 22,030 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ushuaia and Salta. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ushuaia and Salta. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ushuaia to Salta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos and General Güemes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.

Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Viatac, Tramat, Balut, Trans Tours Juarez and Flecha Bus run regular bus services between Ushuaia and Salta. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ushuaia and Salta. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and arrive at Salta (SLA) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 5h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Ushuaia to Salta. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ushuaia to Salta typically takes around 5h 35m. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and and arrive into Salta (SLA).

The closest major airport to Salta is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) (JUJ) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Salta. Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) (SLA) and Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) (TUC) 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 Salta. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Salta (SLA). instead which will take 5h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ushuaia to Salta is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ARS 27,505 ($215).

How do I get from Ushuaia to Salta

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Transport options from Ushuaia to Salta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 50m
ARS 27,505($215)
on demand3,674km (2,283 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 55m
ARS 44,825($350)
once daily3,785km (2,352 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 13h
ARS 22,030($175)
once daily4,153km (2,580 miles)
Bus via Río Gallegos2 days 20h
ARS 49,665($390)
once daily4,328km (2,689 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 23h
ARS 55,775($440)
hourly4,037km (2,508 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ushuaia and Salta

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Airports near Salta

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

JUJ
Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Salta
SLA
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Salta
TUC
Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC)
International Airport
Distance
207km (128 miles) from Salta