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

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

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

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Santiago is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between La Rioja and Santiago?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rioja to Santiago. 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 35m.

How far is it from La Rioja to Santiago?

The distance between La Rioja and Santiago is 603 km. The road distance is 890.5 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rioja to Santiago without a car is to bus via Los Andes which takes 16h 35m and costs $45 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from La Rioja to Santiago, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from La Rioja to Santiago?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Santiago is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Andes, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the La Rioja to Santiago bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rioja to Santiago?

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

Where can I stay near Santiago?

There are 3380+ hotels available in Santiago.

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

There are 6 ways to get from La Rioja to Santiago 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
6h 19m
$175–558
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
$42–99
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 Terminal Los Héroesbus
16h 35m
$46–155
Drive 890.5 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Santiagocar 890.5 km
12h 14m
$110–159
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Lujanbus
2. Take the bus from Lujan to Punta de Vacasbus
3. Drive from Punta de Vacas to Valle Nevadocar
17h 42m
$1,434–1,565
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
18h 42m
$56–142

La Rioja to Santiago by bus

60Weekly Buses

17hAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rioja to Santiago.

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Distance: 602.9 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between La Rioja, Argentina and Santiago, 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 Terminal Los Héroes via Terminal Mendoza and Los Andes in around 16h 35m.

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