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How to get fromMendoza to Atacama Desertby plane, unknown, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Mendoza to Atacama Desert by plane, unknown, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane MDZ - ANF
    2. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    9h 34m

  2. Bus, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavadabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Antofagasta to Mano del Desiertoshuttle bus
    4. Walk from Mano del Desierto to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    36h 8m

  3. Fly Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport to Calama Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane MDZ - CJC
    2. Walk from Calama Airport (CJC) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    10h 49m

  4. Bus, bus to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Los Andesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Andes to Terminal Los Héroesbus bus
    3. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane SCL - ANF
    4. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    14h 50m

  5. Bus, Tour, travel via Salta

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de Saltabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavadabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Antofagasta to Mano del Desiertoshuttle bus
    4. Walk from Mano del Desierto to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    41h 33m

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,233.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Mendoza, Argentina and Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Mendoza to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the bus to Mendoza Airport, walk to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Mendoza to Atacama Desert via Terminal Alameda - Turbus, Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada, Avenida Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Huasco, Maipu esq. Avenida Argentina, Antofagasta, and Mano del Desierto in around 36h 8m.

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