Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez | Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez | Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez | Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez | Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez | Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate | No tags |
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Get from Río Gallegos to El Calafate
The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Río Gallegos and El Calafate?
Stops in Río Gallegos
- A
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Charlotte Fairchild, Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina - BCmte. Luis Piedra Buena, Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Stops in El Calafate
- A
Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
Antoine de Saint Exsupery 87, , Z9405 El Calafate, , Santa Cruz, Argentina - B
El Calafate - Santa Cruz
Comodoro Luis Piedrabuena 100-148, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
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Users have shared positive experiences with this bus service, highlighting the smooth and relaxing journeys. The buses are described as clean and comfortable, with friendly staff contributing to an enjoyable travel experience. Additionally, efforts were made to accommodate passengers who faced potential delays in their connections.
Marga Taqsa Río Gallegos El Calafate recent customer reviews
Great trip, comfy bus, we didn’t get the seats we booked but it was not a problem.
Diana R.
Everything was great. We took the bus from Trelew to RIO Gallegos. As we were late we were to miss the connexion to El Calafate. Tey picked is up at a policy point to abois us to wait for the next connection (at 20:00 instead of 12:00). Very much appreciated.
D. M.
My seat was broken so would not adjust. It was a hot day and no air conditioning was turned on
Julie B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Río Gallegos to El Calafate by bus
What is the distance between Río Gallegos and El Calafate?
The distance between Río Gallegos and El Calafate is approximately 258 km (160 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?
Buses departing from Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez in Río Gallegos will take you to Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate in El Calafate.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Río Gallegos to El Calafate was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $41To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Río Gallegos to El Calafate, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $41 to $49 for a bus ticket from Río Gallegos to El Calafate based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-23.
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