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About MARGA

Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with MARGA. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.

MARGA Popular Stations

The main stations covered by MARGA’s buses include:

  • Ushuaia Bus Station
  • El Calafate Airport
  • Punta Arenas
  • El Calafate Bus Terminal
  • Puerto Natales Bus Station
  • El Chalten Bus Terminal
  • Rio Gallegos Bus Station
  • Rio Gallegos
  • Tolhuin
  • Puerto Santa Cruz
  • Puerto Madryn
  • Caleta Olivia
  • 28 de Noviembre
  • Terminal de San Carlos de Bariloche
  • Rio Gallegos
  • Rio Grande Bus Station
  • Tecka
  • Fitz Roy
  • Puerto San Julian
  • El Bolson
  • Esquel
  • Tres Cerros Bus Stop
  • La Esperanza
  • Luis Piedrabuena
  • Perito Moreno Bus Terminal
  • Comodoro Rivadavia
  • Los Antiguos Bus Terminal
  • Sarmiento
  • El Hoyo
  • Paraje Las Horquetas
  • Bajo Caracoles

MARGA Top Destinations

MARGA buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:

MARGA Ticket Prices & Bus Classes

One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.

Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons

Pros of Bus Travel

  • Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
  • Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
  • Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
  • If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.

Cons of Bus Travel

  • Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
  • Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
  • Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.
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MARGA Popular Routes

Comandante Luis Piedrabuena to Comodoro Rivadavia
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
00:10, 21:40, 23:10
Bus Semi Cama
21:40
Sarmiento to Tecka
09:15
Comandante Luis Piedrabuena to Puerto San Julian
Bus Semi Cama
21:40
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
21:40
Comodoro Rivadavia to Tecka
07:30
Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
03:00
Bus Semi Cama
03:00
El Chalten to Bariloche
Bus Semi Cama
12:20
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
11:30, 12:20
Rio Gallegos to El Chalten
10:10
Rio Gallegos to Cancha Carrera
20:00
Bariloche to El Calafate
Bus Semi Cama
08:00
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
08:00
Caleta Olivia to Rio Gallegos
Bus Comun
05:05
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
00:00, 04:10, 06:30, 20:40, 22:00, 22:10
Bus Semi Cama
04:10, 06:30, 20:40
Esquel to El Chalten
12:20, 12:40
Caleta Olivia to Puerto Madryn
07:30
Rio Gallegos to Rio Grande Tierra del Fuego
08:00
Puerto San Julian to Caleta Olivia
Bus Semi Cama
01:40, 15:40, 23:20
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
01:00, 01:40, 02:00, 15:40, 23:20
Tecka to Comodoro Rivadavia
13:40
El Bolson to El Calafate
10:00, 10:10
Comandante Luis Piedrabuena to Fitz Roy
Bus Semi Cama
21:40
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
21:40
Fitz Roy to Comodoro Rivadavia
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
03:20, 06:10
Bus Semi Cama
03:20
Bariloche to Rio Gallegos
08:00
Puerto Madryn to Comodoro Rivadavia
14:30
Rio Gallegos to Tres Cerros
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
18:00
Bus Semi Cama
18:00
Esquel to Comodoro Rivadavia
12:20
Puerto Madryn to Rio Gallegos
14:30
Esquel to El Bolson
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
09:10, 15:25
Bus Semi Cama
09:10
El Calafate to Puerto Natales
Bus Semi Cama
08:00, 08:10, 11:45, 12:00
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
03:00, 08:00, 08:10, 11:45
Puerto Madryn to Caleta Olivia
14:30
Tecka to Sarmiento
13:40
Puerto San Julian to Rio Gallegos
Bus Semi Cama
01:40
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
01:40, 03:00, 05:00
Tres Cerros to Puerto San Julian
Bus Cama Ejecutivo
23:40
Bus Semi Cama
23:40
Esquel to Caleta Olivia
12:20

MARGA Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture stationArrival stationDepartureArrivalTravel time
Semi CamaEl Calafate Bus TerminalPuerto Natales Bus Station12:0017:405h 40m
Semi CamaEl Calafate Bus TerminalPuerto Natales Bus Station11:4517:255h 40m
Semi CamaEl Calafate Bus TerminalPuerto Natales Bus Station08:1014:106h 0m
Semi CamaEl Calafate Bus TerminalPuerto Natales Bus Station08:0014:006h 0m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate Bus TerminalPuerto Natales Bus Station11:4517:255h 40m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate Bus TerminalPuerto Natales Bus Station08:1014:106h 0m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate Bus TerminalPuerto Natales Bus Station08:0014:006h 0m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate Bus TerminalPuerto Natales Bus Station03:0008:405h 40m
Semi CamaPuerto Natales Bus StationEl Calafate Bus Terminal15:3021:306h 0m
Semi CamaPuerto Natales Bus StationEl Calafate Bus Terminal15:0020:405h 40m
Semi CamaPuerto Natales Bus StationEl Calafate Bus Terminal08:0013:405h 40m
Semi CamaUshuaia Bus StationPunta Arenas03:0013:0010h 0m
Semi CamaPunta ArenasUshuaia Bus Station06:0016:0010h 0m
Cama EjecutivoPuerto Natales Bus StationEl Calafate Bus Terminal15:3021:306h 0m
Cama EjecutivoPuerto Natales Bus StationEl Calafate Bus Terminal15:0020:405h 40m
Cama EjecutivoPuerto Natales Bus StationEl Calafate Bus Terminal10:0016:006h 0m
Cama EjecutivoPuerto Natales Bus StationEl Calafate Bus Terminal08:0013:405h 40m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate Bus TerminalRio Gallegos Bus Station15:0019:404h 40m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate Bus TerminalRio Gallegos Bus Station11:3016:054h 35m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate Bus TerminalRio Gallegos Bus Station03:0007:004h 0m
Semi CamaEl Calafate AirportRio Gallegos Bus Station11:5516:054h 10m
Semi CamaEl Calafate AirportRio Gallegos Bus Station03:2007:003h 40m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate AirportEl Chalten Bus Terminal18:3021:002h 30m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate AirportEl Chalten Bus Terminal17:3020:002h 30m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate AirportEl Chalten Bus Terminal17:0019:302h 30m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate AirportEl Chalten Bus Terminal14:4018:303h 50m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate AirportEl Chalten Bus Terminal12:5015:102h 20m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate AirportEl Chalten Bus Terminal10:2012:402h 20m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate AirportEl Chalten Bus Terminal09:2512:102h 45m
Cama EjecutivoEl Calafate AirportEl Chalten Bus Terminal08:2010:402h 20m

MARGA Stations

Bajo CaracolesRio GallegosTolhuinPuerto Santa CruzPuerto MadrynCaleta OliviaUshuaia Bus Station28 de NoviembreTerminal de San Carlos de BarilocheParaje Las HorquetasEl Calafate AirportPunta ArenasEl Calafate Bus TerminalRio GallegosEl HoyoRio Grande Bus StationTeckaPuerto Natales Bus StationFitz RoyPuerto San JulianEl BolsonEsquelTres Cerros Bus StopLa EsperanzaEl Chalten Bus TerminalLuis PiedrabuenaPerito Moreno Bus TerminalComodoro RivadaviaRio Gallegos Bus StationLos Antiguos Bus TerminalSarmiento