Bus Tickets from Río Gallegos to El Calafate

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Cheap buses leaving Thursday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Río Gallegos
    Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
    Arrival time: May 22 at
    Destination city: El Calafate
    Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
    Operated by: Marga TaqsaMarga Taqsa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Río Gallegos
    Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
    Arrival time: May 22 at
    Destination city: El Calafate
    Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
    Operated by: Marga TaqsaMarga Taqsa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Río Gallegos
    Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
    Arrival time: May 22 at
    Destination city: El Calafate
    Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
    Operated by: Marga TaqsaMarga Taqsa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Río Gallegos
    Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: El Calafate
    Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
    Operated by: Marga TaqsaMarga Taqsa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Río Gallegos
    Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: El Calafate
    Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
    Operated by: Marga TaqsaMarga Taqsa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Río Gallegos to El Calafate: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$35
Average Bus Trip Duration4h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:10am
Distance254 km
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Río Gallegos to El Calafate Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Río Gallegos - El Calafate

  1. How long does it take to get to El Calafate from Río Gallegos by bus?

    The bus ride from Río Gallegos to El Calafate takes 4h, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to El Calafate in 4h

  2. What is the distance between Río Gallegos and El Calafate?

    The distance between Río Gallegos and El Calafate is approximately 258 km (160 miles).

  3. 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.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Río Gallegos to El Calafate. With a starting ticket price of US$30, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much is the bus from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

    You can expect to pay around US$35 for the bus ride from Río Gallegos to El Calafate.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05-18
US$28
05-19
US$28
Today
US$30
05-21
US$30
05-22
US$28
05-23
US$28
05-24
US$28
05-25
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Río Gallegos to El Calafate was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of US$28

To 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 US$28 to US$35 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 US$28 which is on 2025-05-23.

Usually Marga will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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