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How to get fromLa Serena to Cerro Paranalby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Serena to Cerro Paranal by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane LSC - ANF
    2. Take the taxi from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Cerro Paranaltaxi taxi
    3h 26m
    $161–330

  2. Drive 729.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Serena to Cerro Paranalcar car 729.8 km
    9h 24m
    $90–130

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Taltalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taltal to Paposobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Paposo to Cerro Paranaltaxi taxi
    11h 11m

  4. Bus, taxi via Copiapó

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Copiapóbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Copiapó - Turbus to Taltalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taltal to Paposobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Paposo to Cerro Paranaltaxi taxi
    12h 1m

La Florida Airport (LSC) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 873.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between La Serena, Chile and Cerro Paranal, Chile?

There is no direct connection from La Serena to Cerro Paranal. However, you can fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) then take the taxi to Cerro Paranal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Taltal, walk to Taltal, take the bus to Paposo, then take the taxi to Cerro Paranal.

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