Town in Santa Cruz, Argentina
Getting around El Calafate
How to get around El Calafate
The town is compact and walkable. Tours, shuttle buses or a rental car are needed for Perito Moreno, which is 80 km away; flights save long bus journeys.
Ways to get around El Calafate
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus to Perito Moreno Glacier | About 35,000–55,000 ARS return | Daily from the terminal; park entry is extra, higher for foreigners |
| Taxi or remis | About 3,000–6,500 ARS in town | Short trips; no ride-hailing apps |
| Rental car | From about 80,000 ARS a day | Useful for Lago Roca and Estancia visits |
| Bus to El Chaltén | About 25,000–45,000 ARS one way | About 3 h; several companies, book in high season |
Taxis in El Calafate
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No Uber; use radio taxis or hotel bookings. The bus terminal and airport have official taxi queues.
Arriving in El Calafate
Comandante Armando Tola International (FTE)
Shuttle bus 8,000–15,000 ARS or taxi about 20,000–35,000 ARS to town; 25–30 min, 20 km.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive with a home licence plus an IDP; licences from Mercosur countries are valid alone.
- Onward travel in Argentina: Long-distance buses with reclining semi-cama and cama seats cover the country; flights save days to Patagonia, Iguazú and the north. Long-distance trains are few and slow.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in El Calafate?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No Uber; use radio taxis or hotel bookings. The bus terminal and airport have official taxi queues.
What's the best way to get around El Calafate?
The town is compact and walkable. Tours, shuttle buses or a rental car are needed for Perito Moreno, which is 80 km away; flights save long bus journeys.
How do I get from the airport to El Calafate?
Shuttle bus 8,000–15,000 ARS or taxi about 20,000–35,000 ARS to town; 25–30 min, 20 km.
Is El Calafate walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Plataforma 10 (long-distance buses)
- Trenes Argentinos
- Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
- El Calafate Tourism
- Aeropuertos Argentina
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