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How to get fromLa Rioja to La Serenaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rioja to La Serena by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport

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    1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to La Florida Airport (LSC)plane plane IRJ - LSC
    10h 47m
    $214–754

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to San Juanbus bus Corrientes / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan to Terminal de buses La Serenabus bus San Juan
    20h 21m
    $64–143

  3. Drive  668 km

    1. Drive from La Rioja to La Serenacar car 668 km
    10h 49m
    $83–119

  4. Bus to Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Villa Carlos Pazbus bus
    2. Fly from Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR) to La Florida Airport (LSC)plane plane COR - LSC
    13h 4m
    $240–410

  5. Bus via Terminal La Rioja

    1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal De Ómnibus San Juanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan to Terminal de buses La Serenabus bus San Juan
    21h
    $66–145

Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to La Florida Airport (LSC) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM Chile fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to La Florida Airport (LSC) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de buses La Serena via Terminal De Ómnibus San Juan in around 20h 21m.

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