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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to El Calafate is to bus via Lima which costs $500000 - $900000 and takes 6 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to El Calafate is to car and fly which takes 14h 26m and costs $550000 - $1900000.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and El Calafate?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to El Calafate. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at El Calafate via Lima - Surquillo, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 2h.

How far is it from Quito to El Calafate?

The distance between Quito and El Calafate is 5671 km. The road distance is 7532.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to El Calafate without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 9h and costs $650000 - $1100000.

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

It takes approximately 14h 26m to get from Quito to El Calafate, including transfers.

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

Quito to El Calafate bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to El Calafate bus arrive?

Quito to El Calafate bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Lima Javier Prado station.

What is the time difference between Quito and El Calafate?

El Calafate is 2h ahead of Quito. It is currently 10:27 AM in Quito and 12:27 PM in El Calafate.

Can I drive from Quito to El Calafate?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to El Calafate is 7532 km. It takes approximately 4 days 2h to drive from Quito to El Calafate.

Where can I stay near El Calafate?

There are 393+ hotels available in El Calafate.

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

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

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

Car, fly to El Calafate
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Calafate (FTE)UIO - FTE
14h 26m
$587,550–1,837,950
Bus via Lima
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Prado
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to El Calafate
6d 2h
$500,204–862,063
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal San Borja
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate
5d 9h
$684,912–1,055,491
Drive 7,532.5 km
1. Drive from Quito to El Calafate7,532.5 km
4d 2h
$970,474–1,401,796
Car, fly to Puerto Natales, bus, Tour
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Puerto Natales (PNT)UIO - PNT
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Cerro Castillo
4. Take a shuttle bus from Cerro Castillo to El Calafate
19h 57m

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

4Weekly Planes

17h 15mAverage Duration

$561,665Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Quito to El Calafate.

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Distance: 5,671.2 km
Duration: 14h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to El Calafate via Terminal San Borja, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche, and El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate in around 5d 9h.

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