Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BUS
Bariloche's
bus terminal
( 0294-443-2860)
and train station are east of town across the
Río Ñireco on RN237. Shop around for the best deals, since fares vary and there are fre-
quent promotions. During high season it's wise to buy tickets at least a day in advance.
The bus terminal tourist office is helpful.
The principal route to Chile is over the Cardenal A Samoré (Puyehue) pass to Osorno
(AR$120, five hours) and Puerto Montt (AR$140, six hours), which has onward connec-
tions to northern and southern Chilean destinations. Several companies make the run.
To San Martín de los Andes and Junín de los Andes, Albus, Transportes Ko-Ko and
Turismo Algarrobal
( 0294-442-7698)
take the scenic (though possibly chokingly
dusty) Ruta de los Siete Lagos (RN234) during summer, and the longer, paved La Rin-
conada (RN40) route during the rest of the year.
Buses from Bariloche
The following services have at least three departures per day:
DESTINATION
COST (AR$)
DURATION (HR)
Bahía Blanca
643
12-14
Buenos Aires
1078
20-23
Córdoba
1048
22
El Bolsón
54
2
Esquel
174
4½
Junín de los Andes
101
3
Mendoza
725
19
Neuquén
353
7
Río Gallegos
800
28
San Martín de los Andes
125
4
San Rafael
595
15
Viedma
220
12
Villa la Angostura
52
1½
TRAIN
As troubled as any of the intercity train lines, when it's running the
Tren Patagonico
(
02944-423172)
