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How to get fromEl Calafate to Puerto Williamsby plane, busferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from El Calafate to Puerto Williams by plane, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly El Calafate to Ushuaia, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from El Calafate to Ushuaiaplane plane
    2. Take the busferry from Ushuaia to Puerto Williamsbusferry bus ferry
    5h 52m

  2. Bus, bus to Punta Arenas Airport, fly to Puerto Williams Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Calafate to Terminal Rodoviariobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Punta Arenas Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Punta Arenas Airport to Puerto Williams Airportplane plane
    10h 34m
    $162–195

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    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 busferry from Ushuaia to Puerto Williamsbusferry bus ferry
    20h 35m
    $216–282

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Map of how to get from El Calafate to Puerto Williams.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,737.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between El Calafate, Argentina and Puerto Williams, Chile?

There is no direct connection from El Calafate to Puerto Williams. However, you can take the taxi to El Calafate airport, fly to Ushuaia, take the taxi to Ushuaia, then take the vehicle to Puerto Williams. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Calafate to Puerto Williams via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Terminal de Ómnibus de Ushuaia, and Ushuaia in around 20h 35m.

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