Written by David Garcia, Keith Roberts, Maria Gaulto
05/08/2025
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Ushuaia is served by the Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH), located approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) south of the city center. The city also has a main bus terminal, Terminal de Ómnibus de Ushuaia, situated at the intersection of Av. Maipú and Fadul streets, and a commercial port facilitating sea travel.
By Air:
Direct flights connect Ushuaia to major Argentine cities. From Buenos Aires, flights typically last 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes, with one-way fares ranging from approximately $54 to $68 USD.
Direct flights from El Calafate take about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, with one-way fares potentially around $76 USD.
Airlines operating these routes include Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, and JetSMART.
By Bus:
No direct bus service exists from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Travelers typically connect via Río Gallegos.
The bus journey from Río Gallegos to Ushuaia takes approximately 8 to 10 hours, including a ferry crossing of the Strait of Magellan and border procedures between Argentina and Chile.
As of January 2025, a one-way bus ticket from Río Gallegos to Ushuaia costs around 70,400 Argentine Pesos (approximately $70 USD).
From El Calafate, a bus journey to Ushuaia is indirect, requiring a transfer in Río Gallegos, and can take around 17 hours 20 minutes. Fares range from approximately 65,000 to 120,000 Argentine Pesos.
Key bus companies include Marga Taqsa, Tecni Austral, and Bus-Sur.
By Car:
Driving to Ushuaia from mainland Argentina involves crossing into Chilean territory and utilizing a car ferry across the Strait of Magellan. The Primera Angostura ferry (Punta Delgada-Bahía Azul) takes about 30 minutes.
Car rental services are available at Ushuaia Airport and within the city, with daily rates generally between $37 and $64 USD.
By Ferry/Cruise:
While not a common public ferry for direct transport, Ushuaia serves as a significant port for cruise ships, including those bound for Antarctica.
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