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 15m.

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 7h 45m and costs $240000 - $800000.

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 15h 45m.

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 via Mendoza which takes 15h 45m and costs $90000 - $150000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 Nevada 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 7h 45m and costs $240000 - $800000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mendoza, which costs $90000 - $150000 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Santiago to La Rioja bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santiago and La Rioja?

La Rioja is 1h ahead of Santiago. It is currently 10:24 PM in Santiago and 11:24 PM in La Rioja.

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 four+ 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
7h 45m
$248,956–761,377
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 15m
$60,095–135,000
Bus via Mendoza
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Riojabus Mendoza / ...
15h 45m
$91,723–143,723
Drive 888.4 km
1. Drive from Santiago to La Riojacar 888.4 km
12h 12m
$148,814–214,954
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
$74,098–302,907

Santiago to La Rioja by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 45mAverage Duration

$91,723Cheapest Price

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Distance: 605 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSMART, and two other airlines 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 Mendoza and Terminal Mendoza in around 15h 45m.

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