To get to Bahía Bustamante from Buenos Aires, follow these steps:
✈️ Option 1: Fly + Drive (Best Option)
1️⃣ Fly from Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia (CRD) or Trelew (REL)
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Flights take about 2 hours.
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Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas & Flybondi offer regular flights.
2️⃣ Rent a Car and Drive to Bahía Bustamante
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From Comodoro Rivadavia → 3 hours (250 km)
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From Trelew → 4 hours (330 km)
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Last 40 km is a gravel road (a 4×4 is recommended but not required).
💡 Pro Tip: The closest airport is Comodoro Rivadavia, so flying there makes the trip shorter!
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🚌 Option 2: Bus + Private Transfer
1️⃣ Take a long-distance bus from Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia or Trelew
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Bus ride takes 18–20 hours (companies: Don Otto, Via Bariloche, Andesmar).
2️⃣ Arrange a transfer or taxi from Comodoro Rivadavia or Trelew to Bahía Bustamante.
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Some travelers coordinate a private transfer through Bahía Bustamante Lodge.
🚍 No direct buses to Bahía Bustamante → You must stop in a nearby city and continue by car.
🚗 Option 3: Drive from Buenos Aires (Not Recommended)
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Distance: 1,600 km (~18-20 hours driving).
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Mostly paved roads, but very long and remote.
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Only for road trip lovers willing to make stops along the way.
Which Option is Best?
✔️ Best & Fastest: Fly to Comodoro Rivadavia + Rent a Car
✔️ Budget-Friendly: Bus to Comodoro Rivadavia + Private Transfer
✔️ For Adventurers: Drive the entire way
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