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

The cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Caldera is to bus which costs $65 - $1,100 and takes 27h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Caldera is to drive which takes 12h 1m and costs $100 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between La Rioja and Caldera?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rioja to Caldera. However, there are services departing from Terminal La Rioja and arriving at Plaza Las Américas via Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan, Terminal de buses La Serena and Terminal Casther. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.

How far is it from La Rioja to Caldera?

The distance between La Rioja and Caldera is 486 km. The road distance is 816.9 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rioja to Caldera without a car is to bus via Copiapó which takes 27h 11m and costs $65 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 14h 44m to get from La Rioja to Caldera, including transfers.

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

La Rioja to Caldera bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal La Rioja station.

Bus or fly from La Rioja to Caldera?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Caldera is to fly which takes 14h 44m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Copiapó, which costs $65 - $1,100 and takes 27h 11m.

Where does the La Rioja to Caldera bus arrive?

La Rioja to Caldera bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at San Juan station.

Can I drive from La Rioja to Caldera?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to Caldera is 817 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from La Rioja to Caldera.

Where can I stay near Caldera?

There are 103+ hotels available in Caldera.

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

There are 5 ways to get from La Rioja to Caldera 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 Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane IRJ - CPO
14h 44m
$214–1,004
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal De Ómnibus San Juanbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Coquimbo to Calderabus
28h 59m
$61–1,094
Bus via Copiapó
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to San Juanbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Copiapó - Turbusbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Casther to Plaza Las Américasbus
27h 11m
$67–1,071
Drive 816.9 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Calderacar 816.9 km
12h 1m
$101–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to San Juanbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Calderabus
27h 52m
$69–1,065

Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

8Weekly Planes

18h 56mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rioja to Caldera.

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Distance: 485.6 km
Duration: 14h 44m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Plaza Las Américas via Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan, Terminal de buses La Serena, Terminal Copiapó - Turbus, and Terminal Casther in around 27h 11m.

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