What is the cheapest way to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja?

The cheapest way to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja is to bus via Jose Santos Ossa esq. General Baquedano which costs $85000 - $220000 and takes 28h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja?

The fastest way to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $370000 - $1200000.

Is there a direct bus between Antofagasta and La Rioja?

No, there is no direct bus from Antofagasta to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada and arriving at Terminal La Rioja via Terminal de Salta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

How far is it from Antofagasta to La Rioja?

The distance between Antofagasta and La Rioja is 786 km. The road distance is 1066.2 km.

How do I travel from Antofagasta to La Rioja without a car?

The best way to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja without a car is to bus which takes 26h 15m and costs $90000 - $200000.

How long does it take to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antofagasta to La Rioja bus from?

Antofagasta to La Rioja bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada station.

Bus or fly from Antofagasta to La Rioja?

The best way to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $370000 - $1200000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90000 - $200000 and takes 26h 15m.

Where does the Antofagasta to La Rioja bus arrive?

Antofagasta to La Rioja bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, arrive at Terminal de Salta station.

Can I drive from Antofagasta to La Rioja?

Yes, the driving distance between Antofagasta to La Rioja is 1066 km. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from Antofagasta to La Rioja.

Where can I stay near La Rioja?

There are 196+ hotels available in La Rioja.

Antofagasta to La Rioja - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)ANF - IRJ
8h 22m
$371,553–1,149,426
Bus via Jose Santos Ossa esq. General Baquedano #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal de SaltaAntofagasta
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal La Rioja
28h 9m
$85,126–216,851
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal de SaltaAntofagasta
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal La Rioja
26h 15m
$90,886–198,795
Drive 1,066.2 km
1. Drive from Antofagasta to La Rioja1,066.2 km
17h 41m
$190,684–275,433
Bus via Jose Santos Ossa esq. General Baquedano
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal de SaltaAntofagasta
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal La RiojaLa Quiaca
28h 4m
$91,126–201,851

Antofagasta to La Rioja by bus

4Weekly Buses

26h 15mAverage Duration

$90,886Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Antofagasta to La Rioja.

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Distance: 785.8 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Antofagasta, Chile and La Rioja, Argentina?

LATAM Chile, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and two other airlines fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal La Rioja via Terminal de Salta in around 26h 15m.

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