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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Arica is to bus which costs $40 - $140 and takes 29h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Arica is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $75 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Arica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 55m.

How far is it from Santiago to Arica?

The distance between Santiago and Arica is 1705 km. The road distance is 2015.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Arica without a car is to bus which takes 29h 55m and costs $40 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Santiago to Arica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Arica bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santiago to Arica?

The best way to get from Santiago to Arica is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $75 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 29h 55m.

Where does the Santiago to Arica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santiago to Arica?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Arica is 2016 km. It takes approximately 24h 11m to drive from Santiago to Arica.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santiago to Arica?

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Where can I stay near Arica?

There are 139+ hotels available in Arica.

Santiago to Arica - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Arica by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane SCL - ARI
4h 53m
$76–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Santiago
29h 55m
$40–140
Drive 2,015.6 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Aricacar 2,015.6 km
24h 11m
$249–359
Bus via Pajaritos Dirección Los Domínicos
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Santiago
31h
$46–111

Santiago to Arica by bus

213Weekly Buses

29h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,704.6 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Arica, Chile?

Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Pullman San Andres operates a bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 29h 55m. Five other operators also service this route.

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