Find coaches from Río Gallegos to El Calafate

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Next departures from Río Gallegos to El Calafate on 16 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Marga Taqsa
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateCheapest
Marga Taqsa
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateFastest
Marga Taqsa
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateNo tags
Marga Taqsa
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateNo tags
Marga Taqsa
Terminal de Ómnibus Manuel Alvarez
Terminal de Ómnibus de El CalafateNo tags

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Bus Río Gallegos to El Calafate: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$30
Average bus trip duration4h 30m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure03:00
Distance158 miles
Latest bus departure20:30

Río Gallegos to El Calafate Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Río Gallegos to El Calafate.

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Río Gallegos to El Calafate, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Río Gallegos - El Calafate

  1. What's the distance between Río Gallegos and El Calafate by coach?

    The journey from Río Gallegos to El Calafate by coach covers an approximate distance of 160 miles (258 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Río Gallegos to El Calafate without a car?

    You can reach El Calafate from Río Gallegos by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
13/10
US$29
14/10
US$30
Today
US$30
16/10
US$30
17/10
US$30
18/10
US$30
19/10
US$30
20/10
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Río Gallegos to El Calafate was searched and found on 13 Oct 2025 with a price of US$29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Río Gallegos to El Calafate as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$35 for a bus ticket from Río Gallegos to El Calafate based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30, which is on 2025-10-16.

Usually Marga Taqsa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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