There are 4 ways to get from Iquique to Copiapó by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rodovario de Iquique to Terrapuerto Atacamabus Arica
13h 30m$85–140Drive 915.5 km
- Drive from Iquique to Copiapócar 915.5 km
12h 56m$113–163Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus
- Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airportbus
- Fly from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane IQQ - CPO
- Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Castherbus
8h 36m$97–390Bus via Los Aromos / Via Expreso norte (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Alto Hospicio to Copiapóbus FlixBus CL071
15h 57m$85–130
Iquique to Copiapó by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iquique to Copiapó is to bus via Los Aromos / Via Expreso norte which costs $85 - $130 and takes 15h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Iquique to Copiapó is to bus and fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $95 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rodovario de Iquique and arriving at Terrapuerto Atacama. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Iquique and Copiapó is 954 km. The road distance is 915.5 km.
The best way to get from Iquique to Copiapó without a car is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs $85 - $140.
The bus from Rodovario de Iquique to Terrapuerto Atacama takes 13h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Iquique to Copiapó bus services, operated by Pullman San Andres, depart from Rodovario de Iquique station.
Iquique to Copiapó bus services, operated by Pullman San Andres, arrive at Terrapuerto Atacama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iquique to Copiapó is 915 km. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Iquique to Copiapó.
Book your Iquique to Copiapó bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Iquique, Chile and Copiapó, Chile?
Pullman San Andres operates a bus from Rodovario de Iquique to Terrapuerto Atacama every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Diego Aracena International Airport to Chamonate Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pullman San Andres
Bus from Rodovario de Iquique to Terrapuerto Atacama
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Pullman San Andres
- Semi Cama
- $45–65
- Cama
- $55–75
Bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Pullman San Andres
- Semi Cama
- $19–26
- Cama
- $21–29
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and How to get from Luton Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 83+ hotels available in Copiapó.