What is the cheapest way to get from Antofagasta to Santiago?

The cheapest way to get from Antofagasta to Santiago is to bus which costs $29 - $100 and takes 17h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antofagasta to Santiago?

The fastest way to get from Antofagasta to Santiago is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $60 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Antofagasta and Santiago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada and arriving at Terminal San Borja. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Antofagasta to Santiago?

The distance between Antofagasta and Santiago is 1145 km. The road distance is 1317.6 km.

How do I travel from Antofagasta to Santiago without a car?

The best way to get from Antofagasta to Santiago without a car is to bus which takes 17h 55m and costs $29 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Antofagasta to Santiago?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Antofagasta to Santiago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antofagasta to Santiago bus from?

Antofagasta to Santiago bus services, operated by Ciktur, depart from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada station.

Bus or fly from Antofagasta to Santiago?

The best way to get from Antofagasta to Santiago is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $60 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $100 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Antofagasta to Santiago bus arrive?

Antofagasta to Santiago bus services, operated by Ciktur, arrive at Terminal San Borja station.

Can I drive from Antofagasta to Santiago?

Yes, the driving distance between Antofagasta to Santiago is 1318 km. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Antofagasta to Santiago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Antofagasta to Santiago?

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Where can I stay near Santiago?

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There are 5 ways to get from Antofagasta to Santiago by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane ANF - SCL
2h 41m
$60–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal San Borjabus Santiago / ...
17h 55m
$29–100
Drive 1,317.6 km
1. Drive from Antofagasta to Santiagocar 1,317.6 km
15h 42m
$163–235
Bus via Jose Santos Ossa esq. General Baquedano (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Santiagobus FlixBus CL071 / ...
19h 14m
$140–241
Bus via Jose Santos Ossa esq. General Baquedano #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus Santiago / ...
22h 9m
$31–82

Antofagasta to Santiago by bus

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Distance: 1,144.7 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Antofagasta, Chile and Santiago, Chile?

JetSMART, Sky Airline, and LATAM Chile fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) hourly. Alternatively, Ciktur operates a bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal San Borja 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 17h 55m. Six other operators also service this route.

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