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How to get fromEl Calafate to Magdalena Islandby bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from El Calafate to Magdalena Island by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, Tour via Punta Arenas

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Calafate to Terminal Rodoviariobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Bus-Surbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Muelle Prat to Magdalena Islandferry ferry
    12h 12m
    $139–174

  2. Drive, Tour

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Calafate to Punta Arenascar car
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Arenas to Magdalena Islandcarferry car ferry Magdalena Island
    10h 11m
    $68–197

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from El Calafate to Terminal Rodoviariobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Punta Arenas to Isla Magdalenaferry ferry
    12h 52m
    $134–150

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Calafate to Magdalena Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 556 km
  • Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between El Calafate, Argentina and Magdalena Island, Chile?

There is no direct connection from El Calafate to Magdalena Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Rodoviario, take the bus to Terminal Bus-Sur, walk to Muelle Prat, then take the ferry to Magdalena Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Calafate to Magdalena Island via Punta Arenas in around 10h 11m.

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