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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Punta Arenas - Chile | Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Punta Arenas - Chile | Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:38 PM -03.
Get from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos
The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just R 450, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Punta Arenas and Río Gallegos?
Stops in Punta Arenas
- AAv. Cristobal Colón 842 Punta Arenas, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile
- B
Punta Arenas Airport
- C
Terminal Buses Fernández de Punta Arenas
Armando Sanhueza 1255, Punta Arenas, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile
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
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Passengers have generally found the bus rides to be comfortable and safe, with friendly and professional service. However, some users noted issues at stations such as language barriers among staff and incorrect information on tickets. Additionally, there were comments about insufficient station signage and a lack of amenities like Wi-Fi or coffee for all passengers.
Marga Taqsa Punta Arenas Río Gallegos recent customer reviews
The bus ride was great and the seats were comfortable. I think the bus station could have better signage
Mr D.
Bus ride itself was comfortable, with no issues. The problems occured at the stations, where staff did not speak English whatsoever. Wrong info were printed on the ticket (either the seats were wrong/changed, or the personal info, such as nationality were incorrect. Given the cross-border ride, this was not something to neglect.).
Minja N.
The bus was on time, the drive was comfortable and safe. There was no wifi and not enough coffee for every passenger
Nicola T.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Punta Arenas, CL to Río Gallegos by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos?
The cheapest bus tickets from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos start at R 450. The average price for this route is around R 459. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos?
The average bus journey time from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos is 4h, covering a distance of 205 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by Marga Taqsa.
Which bus companies service the Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos?
The earliest bus departs from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos at 15:00. And the latest bus departs at 15:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos?
A bus trip from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Punta Arenas, CL to Río Gallegos was searched and found on 07 Dec 2025 with a price of R 417To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Punta Arenas, CL to Río Gallegos as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 417 to R 535 for a bus ticket from Punta Arenas, CL to Río Gallegos based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 417, which is on 2025-12-07.
