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 - $80 and takes 16h 15m.

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 29m and costs $170 - $310.

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 Sur de Santiago via Terminal Mendoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from La Rioja to Santiago?

The distance between La Rioja and Santiago is 603 km. The road distance is 889.9 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 which takes 16h 15m and costs $40 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 29m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 16h 15m.

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 12m to drive from La Rioja to Santiago.

Where can I stay near Santiago?

There are 3159+ hotels available in Santiago.

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

There are 5 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)IRJ - SCL
6h 29m
$175–308
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal MendozaCorrientes / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de SantiagoMendoza / ...
18h
$41–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendoza
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Los Andes
3. Take the bus from Los Andes to Terminal Alameda - Turbus
16h 15m
$43–77
Drive 889.9 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Santiago889.9 km
12h 12m
$110–159
Bus via Villa Media Agua
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Media Agua
2. Take the bus from Media Agua to Terminal Mendoza
3. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Alameda - Turbus
17h 58m
$52–141

La Rioja to Santiago by bus

57Weekly Buses

18hAverage Duration

$41Cheapest 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 29m

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) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Metro Pajaritos via Terminal Mendoza, Los Andes, Terminal Alameda - Turbus, and Universidad de Santiago Dirección San Pablo in around 16h 15m.

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