What is the cheapest way to get from El Calafate to Quito?

The cheapest way to get from El Calafate to Quito is to bus which costs $360 - $700 and takes 6 days 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from El Calafate to Quito?

The fastest way to get from El Calafate to Quito is to fly and car which takes 15h 37m and costs $380 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between El Calafate and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from El Calafate to Quito. However, there are services departing from El Calafate and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 21h.

How far is it from El Calafate to Quito?

The distance between El Calafate and Quito is 5671 km. The road distance is 7529.7 km.

How do I travel from El Calafate to Quito without a car?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 14h and costs $480 - $750.

How long does it take to get from El Calafate to Quito?

It takes approximately 15h 37m to get from El Calafate to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Calafate to Quito bus from?

El Calafate to Quito bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, depart from El Calafate station.

Where does the El Calafate to Quito bus arrive?

El Calafate to Quito bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos station.

What is the time difference between El Calafate and Quito?

Quito is 2h behind El Calafate. It is currently 1:36 PM in El Calafate and 11:36 AM in Quito.

Can I drive from El Calafate to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between El Calafate to Quito is 7530 km. It takes approximately 4 days 3h to drive from El Calafate to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 846+ hotels available in Quito.

El Calafate to Quito - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from El Calafate to Quito by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, car
best
1. Fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)FTE - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
15h 37m
$386–1,226
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Calafate to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
6d 21h
$369–660
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate to Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche
2. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal San Borja
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
5d 14h
$480–750
Drive 7,529.7 km
1. Drive from El Calafate to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe7,529.7 km
4d 3h
$671–970
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate to Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche
2. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal San Borja
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
4. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
5d 17h
$450–685

El Calafate (FTE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

10Weekly Planes

16h 49mAverage Duration

$360Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from El Calafate to Quito.

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Distance: 5,671.4 km
Duration: 15h 37m

What companies run services between El Calafate, Argentina and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a vehicle from El Calafate to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate, Bariloche, Terminal San Borja, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 5d 14h.

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