How to travel from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

The distance between Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes is around 2,366km (1,470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes by plane, bus, ferry 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 AndesUshuaia if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Chapelco (CPC).

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time5h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ARS 54,630($430)
Operated by

Aerolíneas Argentinas

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Bus via Río Gallegos

Take the bus to Río Gallegos, Caleta Olivia, Comodoro Rivadavia then Villa La Angostura and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ARS 19,865($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Puerto Natales then take a ferry to Puerto Montt then take the bus to Villa La Angostura and then to San Martín de los Andes.

  • Duration3 days 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ARS 239,920($1,885)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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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 7h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ARS 32,855($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes

There are several options for getting from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ARS 15,410 ($120) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ARS 54,630 ($430).

The distance between Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes is around 2,366km (1,470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,646km (1,023 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes by plane.

The quickest way to get from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx ARS 54,630 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes is to take the bus which will typically cost around ARS 15,410 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 6h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Río Gallegos, Comodoro Rivadavia and Villa La Angostura. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Marga Taqsa, Tecni-Austral, Viatac, Tramat, Andesmar, Buses TransAustral LTDA, Albus, Cooperativa Sportman, Buses Barria and Turibus Internacional run regular bus services between Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and arrive at Chapelco (CPC) - via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). The flight takes around 5h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes. There is however a flight that goes via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP). This services will take at least 6h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes typically takes around 5h 35m. Flights depart from Ushuaia (USH) and and arrive into Chapelco (CPC).

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 Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes. We recommend that you fly from Ushuaia (USH) to Chapelco (CPC). instead which will take 6h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around ARS 54,630 ($430).

How do I get from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes

Compare travel optionsbetween Ushuaia and San Martín de los Andes

Transport options from Ushuaia to San Martín de los Andes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 5m
ARS 54,630($430)
on demand3,690km (2,293 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 55m
ARS 54,375($425)
once daily3,778km (2,347 miles)
Bus via Río Gallegos + 2 similar
1 day 6h
ARS 19,865($155)
once daily2,434km (1,512 miles)
Bus1 day 6h
ARS 26,995($210)
once daily2,434km (1,512 miles)
Bus via Punta Arenas2 days 1h
ARS 15,410($120)
once a week3,180km (1,976 miles)
Bus and Ferry
3 days 20h
ARS 239,920($1,885)
once a week2,749km (1,708 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 7h
ARS 32,855($260)
hourly2,366km (1,470 miles)

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Airlines

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