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

The cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Chile is to bus which costs $40 - $100 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Chile is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $170 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between La Rioja and Chile?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rioja to Chile. However, there are services departing from Terminal La Rioja and arriving at PA658-Avenida Matta / esq. San Diego via Terminal Mendoza, Los Andes and PI439-Parada 3 /. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from La Rioja to Chile?

The distance between La Rioja and Chile is 608 km. The road distance is 890.5 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rioja to Chile without a car is to bus via Los Andes which takes 16h 32m and costs $45 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from La Rioja to Chile, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from La Rioja to Chile?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Chile is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Andes, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the La Rioja to Chile bus arrive?

La Rioja to Chile bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Terminal Mendoza station.

Can I drive from La Rioja to Chile?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to Chile is 890 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from La Rioja to Chile.

Where can I stay near Chile?

There are 3351+ hotels available in Chile.

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

There are 5 ways to get from La Rioja to Chile 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane IRJ - SCL
5h 49m
$176–498
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendozabus Corrientes / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Mendoza
17h 30m
$43–100
Bus via Los Andes
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Los Andesbus
3. Take the bus from Los Andes to Santiago - Terminal Alamedabus
16h 32m
$49–100
Drive 890.5 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Santiagocar 890.5 km
12h 14m
$110–159
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus Mendoza
19h
$56–141

La Rioja to Chile by bus

60Weekly Buses

17h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 608 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to PA658-Avenida Matta / esq. San Diego via Terminal Mendoza, Los Andes, Santiago - Terminal Alameda, and PI439-Parada 3 / in around 16h 32m.

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