Buenos Aires is not particularly close to Patagonia. Argentina is a huge country and Patagonia is a huge region that spans Chile and Argentina. The Argentinian part of Patagonia starts at San Carlos de Bariloche and goes all the way down to Ushuaia.
Here are some sample distances from Buenos Aires to different parts of Patagonia:
| From | To | Distance | By Car | By Plane |
| Buenos Aires | Bariloche | 1,578km | 18 hours | 2 hours 20mins |
| Buenos Aires | El Calafate | 2,800km | 33 hours | 3 hours 15mins |
| Buenos Aires | Ushuaia | 3,100km | 38 hours | 3 hours 30mins |
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How do you get to Patagonia from Buenos Aires?
You can rent a car or take a bus to Patagonia but I highly, highly recommend flying. The distances are huge between Buenos Aires and Patagonia so why not spend the time in Patagonia traveling around the beautiful landscapes?
Can you fly from Buenos Aires to Patagonia?
Yes, you can fly from Buenos Aires to Patagonia. The main flights are with Aerolineas Argentinas which is the national carrier of Argentina. The flights cost about $200 to Bariloche and more like $300-$400 further south to El Calafate.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Patagonia?
The flights from Buenos Aires to Patagonia usually take between 2 and 3 hours. The flights were standard flights in my experience, nothing special about them. You will notice the airports in Patagonia are very small as the towns that they serve are also quite small.
Final thoughts
Buenos Aires is quite far from Patagonia as Argentina is quite a big country. Buenos Aires is in the northeast of the country and Patagonia takes up the whole south of the country.
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