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How to get fromPuerto Williams to El Calafateby busferry, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Puerto Williams to El Calafate by busferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus and ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Puerto Williams to Ushuaiabusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Ushuaia to El Calafateplane plane
    5h 11m

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Puerto Williams to Ushuaiabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Terminal de Ómnibus de Ushuaia to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to El Calafatebus bus
    20h 30m
    $325,172–418,172

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Map of how to get from Puerto Williams to El Calafate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,737 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Puerto Williams to El Calafate. However, you can take the vehicle to Ushuaia, take the taxi to Ushuaia airport, fly to El Calafate, then take the taxi to El Calafate. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Puerto Williams to El Calafate via Ushuaia, Terminal de Ómnibus de Ushuaia, Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos in around 20h 30m.

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