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

The cheapest way to get from Chile to La Rioja is to bus via Terminal Sur de Santiago which costs $60000 - $180000 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chile to La Rioja is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $260000 - $1100000.

Is there a direct bus between Chile and La Rioja?

No, there is no direct bus from Chile to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from PA448-Avenida Matta / esq. San Diego and arriving at Terminal La Rioja via Terminal Alameda - Turbus and Terminal Mendoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Chile to La Rioja?

The distance between Chile and La Rioja is 620 km. The road distance is 888.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chile to La Rioja without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $55000 - $230000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Chile to La Rioja, including transfers.

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

Chile to La Rioja bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Terminal Alameda - Turbus station.

Bus or fly from Chile to La Rioja?

The best way to get from Chile to La Rioja is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $260000 - $1100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55000 - $230000 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Chile to La Rioja bus arrive?

Chile to La Rioja bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Terminal Mendoza station.

Can I drive from Chile to La Rioja?

Yes, the driving distance between Chile to La Rioja is 888 km. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Chile to La Rioja.

Where can I stay near La Rioja?

There are 202+ hotels available in La Rioja.

Chile to La Rioja - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chile to La Rioja by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane SCL - IRJ
8h 36m
$260,953–1,012,705
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus Mendoza
16h 35m
$59,249–221,249
Drive 888.4 km
1. Drive from Santiago to La Riojacar 888.4 km
12h 12m
$192,796–278,483
Bus via Bermejo
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Villa Santa Rosabus
3. Take the bus from Villa Santa Rosa to Bermejobus
4. Take the bus from Bermejo to Terminal La Riojabus
17h 23m
Bus via Terminal Sur de Santiago
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus Mendoza
17h 35m
$61,249–171,249
Bus via Villa Media Agua
1. Take the bus from Terminal Los Héroes to Los Andesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Andes to Media Aguabus
3. Take the bus from Media Agua to Terminal La Riojabus
19h 40m
$81,068–240,209

Chile to La Rioja by bus

14Weekly Buses

16h 35mAverage Duration

$59,249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 620.3 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

LATAM Chile, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and two other airlines fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PA448-Avenida Matta / esq. San Diego to Terminal La Rioja via PI345-Parada 2 /, Terminal Alameda - Turbus, and Terminal Mendoza in around 16h 35m.

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