What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to La Rioja?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to La Rioja is to bus which costs $60000 - $140000 and takes 16h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to La Rioja?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to La Rioja is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $240000 - $850000.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and La Rioja?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Terminal Sur de Santiago and arriving at Terminal La Rioja via Terminal Mendoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

How far is it from Santiago to La Rioja?

The distance between Santiago and La Rioja is 605 km. The road distance is 888.4 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to La Rioja without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to La Rioja without a car is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs $60000 - $140000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Santiago to La Rioja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to La Rioja bus from?

Santiago to La Rioja bus services, operated by Cata Internacional, depart from Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to La Rioja?

The best way to get from Santiago to La Rioja is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $240000 - $850000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60000 - $140000 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Santiago to La Rioja bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santiago to La Rioja?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to La Rioja is 888 km. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Santiago to La Rioja.

Where can I stay near La Rioja?

There are 206+ hotels available in La Rioja.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to La Rioja 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane SCL - IRJ
8h 7m
$248,862–811,248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus Mendoza
16h 10m
$60,095–135,000
Drive 888.4 km
1. Drive from Santiago to La Riojacar 888.4 km
12h 12m
$149,918–216,548
Bus via Pajaritos Dirección Los Domínicos
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus Mendoza
16h 45m
$90,720–142,956
Bus via PJ2003-Parada 2 / Eim Pajaritos
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus
18h 20m
$73,094–289,168

Santiago to La Rioja by bus

60Weekly Buses

16h 10mAverage Duration

$60,095Cheapest Price

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Distance: 605 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas and JetSMART fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal La Rioja via Terminal Mendoza in around 16h 10m.

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