What is the cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region?

The cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region is to fly and bus which costs $80 - $280 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region?

The fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region is to fly and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $80 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Punta Arenas and Atacama Region?

No, there is no direct bus from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region. However, there are services departing from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez and arriving at Terminal Copiapó - Pullman Bus via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Bariloche and Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region?

The distance between Punta Arenas and Atacama Region is 2937 km. The road distance is 3762.2 km.

How do I travel from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region without a car?

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region without a car is to bus via Bariloche which takes 2 days 10h and costs $170 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Punta Arenas to Atacama Region bus from?

Punta Arenas to Atacama Region bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, depart from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez station.

Where does the Punta Arenas to Atacama Region bus arrive?

Punta Arenas to Atacama Region bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos station.

Can I drive from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region?

Yes, the driving distance between Punta Arenas to Atacama Region is 3762 km. It takes approximately 44h 2m to drive from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region.

Where can I stay near Atacama Region?

There are 60+ hotels available in Atacama Region.

Punta Arenas to Atacama Region - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region by plane, bus, ferry, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport to Chamonate Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)PUQ - CPO
2. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Casther
8h 19m
$84–279
Bus via Bariloche
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal San Borja
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman Bus
2d 10h
$176–365
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bus-Sur to Terminal Rodoviario
2. Take the ferry from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt
3. Take the bus from Clínica Puerto Montt to Terminal Sur de Santiago
4. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus
4d 18h
$544–1,748
Drive 3,762.2 km
1. Drive from Punta Arenas to Copiapó3,762.2 km
44h 2m
$464–671
Bus to Puerto Natales, fly to Chamonate Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Rodoviario
2. Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)PNT - CPO
3. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Casther
10h 39m
$145–517
Fly Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport to La Florida Airport, bus
1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to La Florida Airport (LSC)PUQ - LSC
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Terminal de buses La Serena
3. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Vallenar - Turbus
12h 19m
$153–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Vicuña Mackenna
3. Take the bus from Vicuña Mackenna to Terminal Mendoza
4. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de buses La Serena
5. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus
2d 16h
$172–375
Bus via La Serena
1. Take the bus from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche
3. Take the bus from Bariloche Terminal to San Juan
4. Take the bus from San Juan to Terminal de buses La Serena
5. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Copiapó
3d
$219–375

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

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6h 35mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Punta Arenas to Atacama Region.

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Distance: 2,936.9 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Punta Arenas, Chile and Atacama Region, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman Bus via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Bariloche, and Terminal San Borja in around 2d 10h.

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