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

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 7h 31m and costs $150 - $650.

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 14h 30m.

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 which takes 14h 30m and costs $35 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m 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 7h 31m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 14h 30m.

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 15m to drive from La Rioja to Santiago.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Rioja to Santiago?

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Where can I stay near Santiago?

There are 3382+ hotels available in Santiago.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from La Rioja to Santiago by plane, bus, or car

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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
7h 31m
$155–607
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 Santiago
14h 30m
$40–99
Drive 890.5 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Santiagocar 890.5 km
12h 15m
$110–159
Bus via Terminal La Rioja
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
$43–100
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 5m
$44–146
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 31m
$50–142

La Rioja to Santiago by bus

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Distance: 602.9 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Chile, and KLM 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 Sur de Santiago via Terminal Mendoza in around 14h 30m.

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