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 PA448-Avenida Matta / esq. San Diego which costs $65000 - $150000 and takes 18h 48m.

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 32m and costs $240000 - $700000.

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 Sur de Santiago, Terminal Mendoza and Media Agua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

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 23m and costs $55000 - $210000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m 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 Nevada Internacional, depart from Terminal Sur de Santiago 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 32m and costs $240000 - $700000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55000 - $210000 and takes 16h 23m.

Where does the Chile to La Rioja bus arrive?

Chile to La Rioja bus services, operated by Nevada Internacional, arrive at 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 210+ hotels available in La Rioja.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chile 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane SCL - IRJ
8h 32m
$240,141–662,998
Bus
cheapest
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 23m
$59,141–201,398
Drive 888.4 km
1. Drive from Santiago to La Riojacar 888.4 km
12h 12m
$161,138–232,754
Bus via Villa Media Agua
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Media Aguabus
3. Take the bus from Media Agua to Terminal La Riojabus
18h 40m
$110,491–166,491
Bus via PA448-Avenida Matta / esq. San Diego
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus
18h 48m
$67,238–146,238

Chile to La Rioja by bus

7Weekly Buses

18h 40mAverage Duration

$110,491Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chile to La Rioja.

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Distance: 619.8 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Universidad de Chile Dirección San Pablo to Terminal La Rioja via Universidad de Santiago Dirección San Pablo, Terminal Alameda - Turbus, and Terminal Mendoza in around 16h 23m.

Airlines