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 via Vallenar which costs $60 - $130 and takes 30h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Caldera is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs $310 - $1,000.

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 San Juan, Terminal de buses La Serena and Terminal Casther. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 16m.

How far is it from La Rioja to Caldera?

The distance between La Rioja and Caldera is 1282 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 16m and costs $65 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 15h 4m 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 bus via Copiapó which takes 27h 16m and costs $65 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $310 - $1,000 and takes 9h 37m.

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 to drive from La Rioja to Caldera.

Where can I stay near Caldera?

There are 92+ hotels available in Caldera.

La Rioja to Caldera - 7 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from La Rioja to Caldera by bus, plane, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Villa Carlos Paz
2. Fly from Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)COR - CPO
15h 4m
$96–395
Bus via Vallenar
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan
2. Take the bus from San Juan to Terminal de buses La Serena
3. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Domeyko
4. Take the bus from Domeyko to Vallenar
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal to Caldera
30h 6m
$63–121
Bus via Copiapó
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to San Juan
2. Take the bus from San Juan to Terminal de buses La Serena
3. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Casther to Plaza Las Américas
27h 16m
$67–187
Drive 816.9 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Caldera816.9 km
12h
$101–146
Bus, bus to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to San Juan
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan to Aeropuerto Internacional de Mendoza
3. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)MDZ - CPO
15h 19m
$144–300
Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)IRJ - CPO
9h 37m
$314–1,005
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to San Juan
2. Take the bus from San Juan to Terminal de buses La Serena
3. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Caldera
27h 52m
$69–181

Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

6Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rioja to Caldera.

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Distance: 1,281.8 km
Duration: 15h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Plaza Las Américas via San Juan, Terminal de buses La Serena, Terminal Copiapó - Turbus, and Terminal Casther in around 27h 16m. Alternatively, Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM Chile fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) once a week.

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