Is there a way to reach El Calafate from Río Gallegos without a car?

The best way to travel from Río Gallegos to El Calafate is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long is the bus ride from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

The average travel time from Río Gallegos to El Calafate is about 4h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 4h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 160 miles (258 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Río Gallegos and El Calafate?

Río Gallegos and El Calafate are 160 miles (258 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

If you're headed to El Calafate from Río Gallegos, chances are that your bus will depart from Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez and arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $30, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

The bus ticket costs $34 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $30 to $38, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Río Gallegos to El Calafate Bus Tickets

TodayMay 9

TomorrowMay 10

from $29

SunMay 11

from $29

MonMay 12

from $29

TueMay 13

WedMay 14

ThuMay 15

FriMay 16

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 10 at 12:00pm
Departure city: Río Gallegos
Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Arrival time: May 10 at 4:00pm
Destination city: El Calafate
Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
Operated by: Marga Taqsa
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 10 at 12:00pm
Departure city: Río Gallegos
Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Arrival time: May 10 at 4:00pm
Destination city: El Calafate
Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
Operated by: Marga Taqsa
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
Departure time: May 10 at 12:00pm
Departure city: Río Gallegos
Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Arrival time: May 10 at 4:00pm
Destination city: El Calafate
Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
Operated by: Marga Taqsa
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
Departure time: May 10 at 8:00pm
Departure city: Río Gallegos
Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Arrival time: May 11 at 12:00am
Destination city: El Calafate
Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
Operated by: Marga Taqsa
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h
Departure time: May 10 at 8:00pm
Departure city: Río Gallegos
Departure location: Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Arrival time: May 11 at 12:00am
Destination city: El Calafate
Destination location: Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate
Operated by: Marga Taqsa
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h

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Bus Río Gallegos to El Calafate: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$34

Average bus trip duration4h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure10:10am

Distance158 miles (254 km)

Latest bus departure8:00pm

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Marga

3.5/5783 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

Users have shared positive experiences with this bus service, highlighting the cleanliness of the buses and punctuality. Additionally, they appreciated the friendly demeanor of drivers and were particularly grateful for accommodating efforts to ensure timely connections even when running late.

Marga Taqsa Río Gallegos El Calafate recent customer reviews

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.

November 1, 2024

My seat was broken so would not adjust. It was a hot day and no air conditioning was turned on

Julie B.

December 28, 2019

Brilliant. Will take them again compared to Tramat how disgusting that bus experience was.

Terri-lee C.

September 4, 2019

Taqsa

4/5556 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.1

According to 57 reviews, Taqsa received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location, but some complained about the wifi. Taqsa ticket prices on this trip start at $30.00

Taqsa Río Gallegos El Calafate recent customer reviews

Good, clean Bus. Very friendly bus driver . But spent too much time at a police control

Lena Z.

October 31, 2019

Very good. All went very smoothly, no delays etc. Nice staff. Have booked again with them

Alexander D.

November 18, 2018

Great nice journey everything was smooth and relaxing, staff were pleasant

James Kevin G.

January 8, 2024

AR bus companies: Via Tac, Flechabus, Via Bariloche, Andesmar, Chevallier, 20 de Junio, Plusmar

Río Gallegos to El Calafate Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Río Gallegos and El Calafate?

Stops in Río Gallegos

A - Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez

B - Rio Gallegos Terminal

Stops in El Calafate

A - Terminal de Ómnibus de El Calafate

B - El Calafate - Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions for your trip Río Gallegos - El Calafate

Is there a way to reach El Calafate from Río Gallegos without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?
What is the distance between Río Gallegos and El Calafate?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?
What is the cheapest way to get from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip 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

05/07

$30

05/08

$27

Today

$28

05/10

$29

05/11

$29

05/12

$27

05/13

$28

05/14

$27

The cheapest trip from Río Gallegos to El Calafate was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $27

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 $27 to $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 $27 which is on 2025-05-14.

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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Bus Tickets from Río Gallegos to El Calafate

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Bus Río Gallegos to El Calafate: Trip Overview

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Marga Taqsa Río Gallegos El Calafate recent customer reviews

Taqsa Río Gallegos El Calafate recent customer reviews

Río Gallegos to El Calafate Bus

Where are the popular stops in Río Gallegos and El Calafate?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Río Gallegos - El Calafate

Is there a way to reach El Calafate from Río Gallegos without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

What is the distance between Río Gallegos and El Calafate?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

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

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Río Gallegos to El Calafate?

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