What is the cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Santiago?

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Santiago is to bus which costs $150 - $330 and takes 3 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cuenca to Santiago?

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Santiago is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $340 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Santiago?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Santiago. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Terminal San Borja via Chiclayo, Lima and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Cuenca to Santiago?

The distance between Cuenca and Santiago is 3510 km. The road distance is 4664.1 km.

How do I travel from Cuenca to Santiago without a car?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Santiago without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 3 days 1h and costs $280 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Santiago?

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Cuenca to Santiago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Santiago bus from?

Cuenca to Santiago bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Santiago?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Santiago is to fly which takes 9h 51m and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiclayo, which costs $280 - $380 and takes 3 days 1h.

Where does the Cuenca to Santiago bus arrive?

Cuenca to Santiago bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, arrive at Chiclayo station.

What is the time difference between Cuenca and Santiago?

Santiago is 2h ahead of Cuenca. It is currently 5:17 PM in Cuenca and 7:17 PM in Santiago.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Santiago?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Santiago is 4664 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Cuenca to Santiago.

Where can I stay near Santiago?

There are 3345+ hotels available in Santiago.

Cuenca to Santiago - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca to Santiago by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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

Fly from Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane CUE - SCL
9h 51m
$273–703
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus
3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus
3d 11h
$153–324
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Chiclayobus
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Limabus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal San Borjabus
3d 1h
$282–371
Drive 4,664.1 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Santiagocar 4,664.1 km
2d 12h
$576–831
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane GYE - SCL
8h 27m
$345–688
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal San Borjabus
3d 3h
$272–388

Cuenca (CUE) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) flights

18Weekly Planes

13h 9mAverage Duration

$334Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cuenca to Santiago.

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Distance: 3,510 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Santiago, Chile?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Terminal San Borja via Chiclayo, Lima, Lima, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 3d 1h.

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