What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to Arequipa?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Arequipa is to bus via Terminal San Borja which costs $60 - $140 and takes 35h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to Arequipa?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Arequipa is to fly which takes 9h 25m and costs $160 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Arequipa?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Arequipa. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Arequipa via Terminal Internacional and Tacna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 36m.

How far is it from Santiago to Arequipa?

The distance between Santiago and Arequipa is 1921 km. The road distance is 2401.3 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to Arequipa without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to Arequipa without a car is to bus which takes 34h 36m and costs $85 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Arequipa?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Santiago to Arequipa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Arequipa bus from?

Santiago to Arequipa bus services, operated by Pullman San Andres, depart from Terminal San Borja station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Arequipa?

The best way to get from Santiago to Arequipa is to fly which takes 9h 25m and costs $160 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 34h 36m.

Where does the Santiago to Arequipa bus arrive?

Santiago to Arequipa bus services, operated by Pullman San Andres, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Santiago and Arequipa?

Arequipa is 1h behind Santiago. It is currently 12:42 PM in Santiago and 11:42 AM in Arequipa.

Can I drive from Santiago to Arequipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Arequipa is 2401 km. It takes approximately 29h 58m to drive from Santiago to Arequipa.

Where can I stay near Arequipa?

There are 480+ hotels available in Arequipa.

Santiago to Arequipa - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to Arequipa by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane SCL - AQP
9h 25m
$160–413
Bus via Terminal San Borja
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Arequipabus
35h 6m
$65–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Arequipabus
34h 36m
$86–165
Drive 2,401.3 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Arequipacar 2,401.3 km
29h 58m
$361–522
Bus via Oruro Airport (ORU)
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Orurobus
2. Take the bus from Oruro to La Pazbus
3. Take the bus from La Paz to Arequipabus
2d 4h
$106–116

Santiago to Arequipa by bus

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34h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,920.5 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Arequipa, Peru?

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Sky Airline fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Borja to Arequipa via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, and Tacna in around 34h 36m.

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