Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Except in summer, when there may be direct buses, service to Patagonian destinations
south of Neuquén requires a change of bus in Mendoza, though through-tickets can be
purchased in San Juan.
Buses from San Juan
Various companies serve the following destinations daily.
DESTINATION
COST (AR$)
DURATION (HR)
Barreal
80
4
Buenos Aires
850
14
Calingasta
70
3½
Catamarca
460
8
Córdoba
365
11
Huaco
65
3
Jujuy
776
20
La Rioja
345
7
Mendoza
105
3
Neuquén
685
15½
Rodeo
55
3½
Rosario
620
14
Salta
752
17
San Agustín de Valle Fértil
95
4½
San José de Jáchal
55
3
San Luis
248
5
Tucumán
635
13
Getting Around
Las Chacritas Airport
( 0264-425-4133)
is located 13km southeast of town on RN20.
A
remise
(taxi) costs AR$60.
If there's two or more of you, hiring a car to get to Ischigualasto can work out a better
deal than taking a tour. One caveat being that many rental outfits try to steer you away
from one-day rentals. The tourist office keeps a list of rental operators, including
Classic
