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How to get fromIquitos to San Pedro de Atacamaby plane, helicopter, car, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Iquitos to San Pedro de Atacama by plane, helicopter, car, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter

    best
    1. Fly from Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane IQT - ANF
    2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    6h 40m
    $9,152–9,875

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Yurimaguasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Lima - La Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    7d 9h
    $154–294

  3. Drive, ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Iquitos to Nautacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Nauta to Yurimaguasferry ferry
    3. Drive from Yurimaguas to Tarapotocar car
    4. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus bus
    6. Drive from Tacna to El Roble / Dr. Amador Neghmecar car
    7. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    2d 20h
    $180–261

  4. Fly to Calama Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane IQT - CJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    11h 21m
    $402–1,025

  5. Drive, ferry, bus via Arequipa

    1. Drive from Iquitos to Nautacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Nauta to Yurimaguasferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Lima - La Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima to Arequipabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus bus
    7. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    3d 10h
    $240–416

Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,462.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Iquitos, Peru and San Pedro de Atacama, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Iquitos to San Pedro de Atacama. However, you can take the taxi to Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), walk to Antofagasta Airport, take the vehicle to San Pedro de Atacama Airport, then take the taxi to San Pedro de Atacama. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iquitos to San Pedro de Atacama via Nauta, Yurimaguas, Tarapoto, Lima 28 de Julio, Tacna, El Roble / Dr. Amador Neghme, Santa Maria / Pasaje Doce, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 2d 20h.

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