What is the cheapest way to get from La Serena to Arica?

The cheapest way to get from La Serena to Arica is to bus via Iquique which costs $40 - $80 and takes 23h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Serena to Arica?

The fastest way to get from La Serena to Arica is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $120 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between La Serena and Arica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de buses La Serena and arriving at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 25m.

How far is it from La Serena to Arica?

The distance between La Serena and Arica is 1306 km. The road distance is 1543.9 km.

How do I travel from La Serena to Arica without a car?

The best way to get from La Serena to Arica without a car is to bus via Iquique which takes 23h 12m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from La Serena to Arica?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from La Serena to Arica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Serena to Arica bus from?

La Serena to Arica bus services, operated by Ramos Cholele, depart from Terminal de buses La Serena station.

Bus or fly from La Serena to Arica?

The best way to get from La Serena to Arica is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Iquique, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 23h 12m.

Where does the La Serena to Arica bus arrive?

La Serena to Arica bus services, operated by Ramos Cholele, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Iquique station.

Can I drive from La Serena to Arica?

Yes, the driving distance between La Serena to Arica is 1544 km. It takes approximately 19h 21m to drive from La Serena to Arica.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Serena to Arica?

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Where can I stay near Arica?

There are 130+ hotels available in Arica.

La Serena to Arica - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Serena to Arica by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane LSC - ARI
2h 53m
$126–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Santiago
23h 25m
$30–120
Bus via Iquique
1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Rodoviario de Iquiquebus Iquique
2. Take the bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Arica
23h 12m
$42–80
Drive 1,543.9 km
1. Drive from La Serena to Aricacar 1,543.9 km
19h 21m
$191–275

La Serena to Arica by bus

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23h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,306.2 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between La Serena, Chile and Arica, Chile?

JetSMART and LATAM Chile fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica via Terminal Rodoviario de Iquique, Arturo Prat Chacón / Terminal Rodiviario, Juan Martínez / Almirante Latorre, and Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus in around 23h 12m.

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