The aiport is located at 22 kilometers. You can book through travel agencies the airport transfes rs in and out and they will be waiting you and help you with your luggage. The aiport Shuttle or taxies are the other transfer options from the aiport. From the aiport departs in high season a direct shuttle to El Chalten and you should book in adavance for get avilable seats.
El Calafate is connected by bus with El Chalten, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Rio Gallegos, Ushuaia, Rio Gallegos, Los Antiguos, Perito Moreno and Bariloche. In high season november to march through route 40.