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.

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 44m and costs $180 - $550.

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 Santiago which takes 16h 3m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 44m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Santiago, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 16h 3m.

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 1553+ hotels available in Chile.

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

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

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 44m
$186–508
Bus #2
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
$44–100
Bus via Santiago
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Los Andes - El Saucebus
3. Take the bus from Espacio Urbano-Los Andes to Santiagobus
16h 3m
$55–111
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 Los Andesbus
3. Take the bus from Los Andes to Terminal Los Héroesbus
16h 5m
$47–155
Bus via Villa Media Agua
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Media Aguabus
2. Take the bus from Media Agua to Terminal Mendozabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus
18h 22m
$53–153
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Mendoza
19h 2m
$58–101

La Rioja to Chile by bus

38Weekly Buses

17hAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 608 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM Chile fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Matta Dirección Fernando Castillo Velasco via Terminal Mendoza, Los Andes - El Sauce, Espacio Urbano-Los Andes, Santiago, and Los Libertadores Dirección Fernando Castillo Velasco in around 16h 3m.

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