What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Copiapó?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Copiapó is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 3 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Copiapó?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Copiapó is to car and fly and bus which takes 14h 42m and costs $290 - $850.

How far is it from Quito to Copiapó?

The distance between Quito and Copiapó is 3266 km. The road distance is 4165.1 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Copiapó without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Copiapó without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 2 days 19h and costs $190 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Copiapó?

It takes approximately 14h 42m to get from Quito to Copiapó, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Copiapó bus from?

Quito to Copiapó bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Copiapó bus arrive?

Quito to Copiapó bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

What is the time difference between Quito and Copiapó?

Copiapó is 2h ahead of Quito. It is currently 10:44 AM in Quito and 12:44 PM in Copiapó.

Can I drive from Quito to Copiapó?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Copiapó is 4165 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from Quito to Copiapó.

Where can I stay near Copiapó?

There are 57+ hotels available in Copiapó.

Quito to Copiapó - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Quito and Copiapó?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Copiapó. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Terminal Copiapó - Pullman San Andrés via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

There are 8 ways to get from Quito to Copiapó by car, plane, bus, or train

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

Car, fly to Chamonate Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)UIO - CPO
3. Take the bus from Plaza Las Américas to Terminal Casther
14h 42m
$295–848
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Prado
2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman San Andrés
3d 8h
$131–260
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipa
3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
4. Drive from Tacna to El Roble / Dr. Amador Neghme
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus
2d 16h
$199–328
Drive 4,165.1 km
1. Drive from Quito to Copiapó4,165.1 km
2d 8h
$514–742
Car, fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)UIO - ANF
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman Bus
16h 48m
$289–623
Car, fly to La Florida Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to La Florida Airport (LSC)UIO - LSC
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Terminal de buses La Serena
4. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus
20h
$313–836
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipa
3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman San Andrés
2d 19h
$195–311
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacna
3. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Caldera
5. Take the bus from Plaza Las Américas to Terminal Casther
3d 3h
$194–236

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

12Weekly Planes

14h 46mAverage Duration

$234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,265.7 km
Duration: 14h 42m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Copiapó, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman San Andrés via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 2d 19h.

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