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How to get fromPuerto Natales to Riesco Islandby bus, taxi, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Natales to Riesco Island by bus, taxi, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Punta Arenas Airportbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Punta Arenas Airport to Río Verdetaxi taxi
    3. Take the carferry from Río Verde to Ponsomby - Isla Riescocarferry car ferry
    5h 29m
    $29–105

  2. Drive 178.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puerto Natales to Ponsomby - Isla Riescocar car 178.2 km
    3h 6m
    $22–32

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puerto Natales to Ponsomby - Isla Riescotaxi taxi 178.2 km
    3h 6m
    $50–65

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Puerto Natales, Chile and Riesco Island, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Natales to Riesco Island. However, you can take the bus to Punta Arenas Airport, take the taxi to Río Verde, then take the car ferry to Ponsomby - Isla Riesco. Alternatively, you can drive from Puerto Natales to Ponsomby - Isla Riesco in around 3h 6m.

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