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How to get fromRiverside to San Pedro de Atacamaby train, plane, shuttle, helicopter, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to San Pedro de Atacama by train, plane, shuttle, helicopter, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Calama Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane LAX - CJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    19h 35m
    $617–1,537

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)plane plane LAX - SLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    28h 34m
    $461–1,602

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane LAX - ANF
    3. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    18h 54m
    $9,377–10,287

  4. Fly Ontario International Airport to Calama Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane ONT - CJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    23h 58m
    $568–1,721

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane ONT - ANF
    2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    21h 54m
    $9,318–10,471

  6. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Calama Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane PSP - CJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    26h 26m
    $558–1,566

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration16h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riverside to San Pedro de Atacama.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,392.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 35m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Pedro de Atacama, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Riverside to San Pedro de Atacama. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Calama Airport (CJC), walk to Calama Airport, then take the shuttle to San Pedro de Atacama. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), walk to Antofagasta Airport, take the vehicle to San Pedro de Atacama Airport, then take the taxi to San Pedro de Atacama.

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