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How to get fromLima to Santiagoby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lima to Santiago by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Acceso A Lima Y Rotonda Lima to Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligadobus bus
    2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane AEP - SCL
    7h 3m
    $82–305

  2. Train, bus via Mendoza

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lima to Retirotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Mendozabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus bus
    26h 43m
    $70–173

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lima to Retirotrain train Rosario
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal San Borjabus bus Cúcuta
    24h 26m
    $101–127

  4. Drive 1,332.3 km

    1. Drive from Lima to Santiagocar car 1,332.3 km
    15h 19m
    $165–238

  5. Bus to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Acceso A Lima Y Rotonda Lima to Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligadobus bus
    2. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane EZE - SCL
    7h 53m
    $128–436

  6. Train, bus via Terminal Sur de Santiago

    1. Take the train from Lima to Retirotrain train Rosario
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus Buenos Aires
    25h 37m
    $71–147

Lima to Santiago by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration25h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,269.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Lima, Argentina and Santiago, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Santiago. However, you can take the bus to Acceso A Lima Y Rotonda Lima, take the bus to Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado, walk to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) airport, fly to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), walk to Estación de Buses Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez, then take the bus to PJ2003-Parada 2 / EIM Pajaritos. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lima to Terminal San Borja via Retiro and Terminal de Omnibus Retiro in around 24h 26m.

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