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 16h 30m.

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 5h 33m and costs $180 - $550.

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 5m.

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 Santiago which takes 16h 1m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 5h 33m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Santiago, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 16h 1m.

Where does the La Rioja to Santiago bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between La Rioja and Santiago?

Santiago is 1h behind La Rioja. It is currently 12:09 AM in La Rioja and 11:09 PM in Santiago.

Can I drive from La Rioja to Santiago?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to Santiago is 890 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from La Rioja to Santiago.

Where can I stay near Santiago?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Santiago.

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

There are 7 ways to get from La Rioja to Santiago 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 33m
$185–508
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
16h 30m
$43–99
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 1m
$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 4m
$53–161
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
18h 30m
$57–100

La Rioja to Santiago by bus

38Weekly Buses

16h 30mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rioja to Santiago.

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Distance: 602.9 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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 Parque Almagro 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 1m.

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