Is there any public transport from Punta Arenas, Chile to El Calafate, Argentina?

I'd like to visit Perito Moreno Glacier while I'll be in Patagonia. I'm not sure where I will depart from, but my options are Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales or EcoCamp Patagonia. Do you know whether there is any public transport from these locations to El Calafate? If so, where can I check its schedule?

How long it takes to get to the El Calafate (including time on a border)?

Is it safe to drive there by yourself?

I've heard that sometimes the road is closed due to weather conditions, so what time of the year would you recommend to visit the Glaciers and Torres Del Paine?

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How do I get from Punta Arenas to Argentina?

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Argentina is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $110 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 42h 54m.

How do you get to El Calafate?

El Calafate has a small but modern airport with a number of daily non-stop flights to and from Buenos Aires (3.5 hours), Ushuaia (1.5 hours), and Bariloche (1.75 hours). The majority of the flights are operated by Aerolineas Argentinas with some operated by LAN.

How much is the bus from El Calafate to El Chalten?

Chalten Travel operates a bus from El Calafate to El Chalt\xe9n 5 times a day. Tickets cost $2500 and the journey takes 3h. Three other operators also service this route.

How do I get from El Calafate to Torres del Paine?

The distance between El Calafate in Argentina and Torres del Paine in Chile is 157 miles (253 km) and can be reached by car in three and a half hours. The trip requires you to cross the Argentinan border into Chile, and you'll reach Torres del Paine by driving on Route 40.

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