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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Puerto Williamsby plane, busferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Williams by plane, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Rio Grande, fly to Ushuaia, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA)plane plane SDU - RGA
    2. Fly from Rio Grande to Ushuaiaplane plane
    3. Take the busferry from Ushuaia to Puerto Williamsbusferry bus ferry
    17h 22m
    $582–1,347

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport, bus to Punta Arenas Airport, fly to Puerto Williams Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)plane plane GIG - RGL
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus bus
    3. Fly from Punta Arenas Airport to Puerto Williams Airportplane plane
    19h 47m
    $416–1,018

  3. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Rio Grande, fly to Ushuaia, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA)plane plane GIG - RGA
    2. Fly from Rio Grande to Ushuaiaplane plane
    3. Take the busferry from Ushuaia to Puerto Williamsbusferry bus ferry
    15h 19m
    $549–1,339

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  • Distance: 5,276.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 22m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Puerto Williams, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Williams. However, you can fly to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA), fly to Ushuaia, take the taxi to Ushuaia, then take the vehicle to Puerto Williams. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA), fly to Ushuaia, take the taxi to Ushuaia, then take the vehicle to Puerto Williams.

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