31 Oct 2008
Bus to Torres del Paine
To move around Patagonia, the cheapest way is the Bus. Despite the boring hours onboard and the need to stretch the legs very often, it give you the sense of where you are from the the flatlands of the east side to the mountains and valleys of the West side. The buses company’s have an excellent bus infrastructure. Punctually and well maintained.
Between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales:
- Punta Arenas To Puerto Natales : 08:00 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 17:00 / 18:30 / 20:00
- Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas : 07:15 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 17:00 / 18:30 / 20:00
The cost of the ticket round trip is clp $ 8.500 and one way $ 4.000
- Punta Arenas To Puerto Natales : 09:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00
- Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas : 07:00 – 08:30 – 13:00 – 15:00 – 19:00
The cost of the ticket round trip is clp $7.000 and one way $ 4.000
Bus to Torres del Paine: $15.000 R/T $ 8.000 O/W
Stops at Laguna Amarga, Pudeto and Administration.
Bus Regular to Torres del Paine Time Table
Puerto Natales 07.30 – Administration 13.00
Laguna Amarga 09.45 – Pudeto 13.30
Pudeto 10.45 *- Laguna Amarga 14.30
Adminsitration 11.45 – Puerto Natales 17.00
*: At this time connects with the Catamaran to cross Pehoe Lake at the 12:00 hrs.
Other Companies are:
Trans Via Paine – Bulnes 518 – Office Puma Tours 56-61-413 672
Buses JB – Arturo Prat – 56-61-410242
All have the same time-table and prices.
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Patagonia Consultant » Blog Archive » Trekking in Torres del Paine
March 18th, 2009 at 7:04 pmpermalink
So there is no direct bus from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine National Parks?
We would like to leave Punta Arenas early morning and arrive at Laguna Amrga at 2 pm the sme day. Do you think is it possible anyway?
Thank you,
Francesca
Francesca
July 15th, 2009 at 4:32 pmpermalink
Nope, There isnt a direct Bus. But you can take as late as 9:00 from Punta Arenas and connect with the 14:30 hours bus to Torres del Paine and arrive moreless 17:00.
cheers
Sergio
Patagonia Consultant
July 15th, 2009 at 6:38 pmpermalink
Ok. That’s the final answer.
I think we follow your suggestion and start the W Circuit form Refugio Las Torres.
After hhiking the W Circuit, if we leave in the morning from Refugio Paine Grande, then pick up some luggage in Refugio Las Torres, will we catch a bus at 15.30 in Laguna Amarga for El Calafate?
Thank you very much for your help,
Francesca
Francesca
July 17th, 2009 at 6:39 ampermalink
what time do i need to catch a bus from Puerto Natales in order to catch the 12pm Catamaran?
Thanks
marianna
January 20th, 2010 at 1:04 pmpermalink
Marianna, Just the normal regular bus that departs 7:30 am Buses Gomez or JB. Some of them go to pick you up at the hostel. And also you can buy it directly where you are staying this season is between $12.000 r/t to $15.000 r/t
un abrazo
Sergio
Patagonia Consultant
January 20th, 2010 at 3:41 pmpermalink
Hi,
we want to start the W at Laguna Armaga and will return from Paine Grande by catamaran to Pudeto. Where is the better place to leave the car regarding bus connection and safety?
It’d be great if you could help us out,
Axel
Axel
February 16th, 2010 at 11:19 ampermalink
Hola!, The best place is to leave it on the Amarga Entrance just pass the rangers entrance on the left there is a parking place. Small still with grass not on the right where all the buses stop. Say to the ranger that you are going to return to pick up the car in x more days. The bus from Pudeto to Amarga is $ 2.000 and they are waiting at the midday and afternoon catamaran at the other side. Is not bad also, according to your time, drive around the park the first day if it’s nice, and then leave in pudeto about 18:00 so you can take that bus, and then the shuttle to Las Torres, where you can camp or stay at the refugio. Highly recommend the lookout after Salto Grande, Mirador los Cuernos, you would see most of the W Circuit.
The park is very safe, no problem with that. Just check the locks of the door and the lock of the extra wheel if it is outside. And leave some delicious things back in the car that you dont want to carry…well deserved treat after the hike!!
Happy trails and blue skies!!
Sergio
Patagonia Consultant
February 16th, 2010 at 9:14 pmpermalink