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 via Los Andes which costs $40 - $150 and takes 16h 5m.

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 6h 48m and costs $130 - $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 Terminal Los Héroes via Terminal Mendoza and Los Andes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

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 5m and costs $40 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 6h 48m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Andes, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 16h 5m.

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 15m to drive from La Rioja to Chile.

Where can I stay near Chile?

There are 3449+ hotels available in Chile.

La Rioja to Chile - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from La Rioja to Chile by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane IRJ - SCL
6h 48m
$136–497
Bus via Los Andes
cheapest
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 Terminal Los Héroesbus
16h 5m
$44–146
Drive 890.5 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Santiagocar 890.5 km
12h 15m
$110–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
16h 32m
$44–101
Bus via Bermejo
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Bermejobus
2. Take the bus from Bermejo to Villa Santa Rosabus
3. Take the bus from Villa Santa Rosa to Terminal Mendozabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Los Andes - El Saucebus
5. Take the bus from Espacio Urbano-Los Andes to Santiagobus
17h 48m
Bus via Vallecito
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Vallecitobus
2. Take the bus from Vallecito to Terminal Mendozabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus
18h 57m
$50–147

Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) flights

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Distance: 608 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas flies from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Los Héroes via Terminal Mendoza and Los Andes in around 16h 5m.

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