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How to get fromEl Calafate to Antarcticaby bus, busferry, ferry, unknown, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from El Calafate to Antarctica by bus, busferry, ferry, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from El Calafate to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus de Ushuaiabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ushuaia to Antarcticaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Antarctica to Antarcticaunknown unknown
    2d 23h

  2. Fly, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from El Calafate to Ushuaiaplane plane
    2. Take the ferry from Ushuaia to Antarcticaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Antarctica to Antarcticaunknown unknown
    2d 9h

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Map of how to get from El Calafate to Antarctica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,114.5 km
  • Duration: 2d 23h

What companies run services between El Calafate, Argentina and Antarctica?

There is no direct connection from El Calafate to Antarctica. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, walk to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, take the vehicle to Terminal de Ómnibus de Ushuaia, walk to Ushuaia, take the ferry to Antarctica, then travel to Antarctica. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to El Calafate airport, fly to Ushuaia, drive to Ushuaia, take the ferry to Antarctica, then travel to Antarctica.

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