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 $60000 - $140000 and takes 17h 30m.

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 2m and costs $250000 - $750000.

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 and Terminal Mendoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

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 47m and costs $90000 - $150000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 Cata 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 2m and costs $250000 - $750000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90000 - $150000 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Chile to La Rioja bus arrive?

Chile to La Rioja bus services, operated by Cata Internacional, 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 209+ 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 2m
$250,126–712,880
Bus via PA448-Avenida Matta / esq. San Diego
cheapest
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 30m
$61,221–136,221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus Mendoza
16h 47m
$94,626–146,880
Drive 888.4 km
1. Drive from Santiago to La Riojacar 888.4 km
12h 12m
$150,580–217,504
Bus via PA448-Avenida Matta / esq. San Diego #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus
18h 35m
$76,221–206,221

Chile to La Rioja by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

16h 47mAverage Duration

$94,626Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chile to La Rioja.

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Distance: 619.8 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas, Sky Airline, and LATAM Chile fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Universidad de Chile Dirección San Pablo to Terminal La Rioja via Universidad de Santiago Dirección San Pablo, Santiago, Mendoza, and Terminal Mendoza in around 16h 47m.

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