How to get to Ushuaia from El Calafate?

What you need to know to get from Ushuaia to El Calafate

oth Ushuaia and El Calafate are at the top of the list of the main tourist attractions in Patagonia and the Argentine Republic. We are going to tell you about the two ways you can choose to get from El Calafate to Ushuaia. 

Ushuaia and El Calafate, incredible destinations
 

Ushuaia is nothing less than the very end of the world. Land of lakes, rivers and mountains with sea views, Ushuaia, the last continental enclave before reaching Antarctica, the white continent. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and is located in the province of Tierra del Fuego.

For its part, El Calafate, The city of Santa Cruz, located in the province of Santa Cruz, is one of the most visited cities in our country. The reason? Here you will find the imposing and marvellous Perito Moreno Glacier.
Between the two cities there are 890 kilometres by road., But it is important to consider that Tierra de Fuego is an island, so it is necessary to make a sea crossing (with a ferry) and crossing Chilean soil. Therefore, considering the distances involved, it can be a long trip. This is why many travellers prefer to connect both cities by plane.

How to get there 

By land

There are several bus companies that cover this route. Almost all of them offer a very similar service and with similar intervals between departures. Both in Ushuaia and El Calafate it is necessary to buy tickets in advance and go to the corresponding bus station. For trips from El Calafate, buses depart and arrive at the El Calafate or El Calafate - Santa Cruz Bus Station. In Ushuaia, the bus arrives and departs from the Ushuaia Bus Station.

Many travel agencies also offer the door-to-door service between the two cities. They are usually minivans or traffics that cover the distance between the two cities. These services are more personalised, faster, but also a little more expensive.

Another option is to rent a car and link both cities. The main advantage here is the independence and freedom to drive at your own pace and enjoy the scenery and the national roads of our country at 100%. You don't have to wait for a stop to be able to take amazing pictures of the Patagonian landscape! When renting a car in Patagonia, it is important to take two things into account: the weather conditions (it is often very windy and the weather is generally unstable) and the condition of the roads, which in many cases have sections of gravel. 

By plane

The fastest and most convenient way to connect the two cities is by plane. Depending on the time of year, there are direct flights (daily) between the two cities. Aerolineas Argentinas is the flag carrier for this route.

Both Ushuaia and El Calafate have international airports from where you can also connect with other cities in the continent. The option to choose will depend on the type of trip you want to make! Undoubtedly, they are very different and the time you have to make the journey will also have an influence. Either of the two ways is valid to connect these two beautiful Patagonian destinations that will undoubtedly leave you speechless. Do you want to visit the best plans for travelling to the end of the world? Hclick here.