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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Cali is to bus via Lima which costs $250 - $390 and takes 4 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Cali is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $250 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Cali?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Cali. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Terminal de Transporte Cali via Rumichaca and Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 13h.

How far is it from Santiago to Cali?

The distance between Santiago and Cali is 4182 km. The road distance is 5728.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Cali without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 13h and costs $360 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Santiago to Cali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Cali bus from?

Santiago to Cali bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal San Borja station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Cali?

The best way to get from Santiago to Cali is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $250 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 3 days 13h.

Where does the Santiago to Cali bus arrive?

Santiago to Cali bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Rumichaca station.

What is the time difference between Santiago and Cali?

Cali is 2h behind Santiago. It is currently 12:01 PM in Santiago and 10:01 AM in Cali.

Can I drive from Santiago to Cali?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Cali is 5729 km. It takes approximately 3 days 7h to drive from Santiago to Cali.

Where can I stay near Cali?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Cali.

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

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

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Fly to Cali
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cali (CLO)plane SCL - CLO
8h 10m
$254–606
Fly to Armenia, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Armenia (AXM)plane SCL - AXM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Armenia to Terminal de Transporte Calishuttle
15h 34m
$226–679
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Rumichacabus
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3d 13h
$366–507
Drive 5,728.7 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Calicar 5,728.7 km
3d 7h
$707–1,021
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
4d 1h
$258–386

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cali (CLO) flights

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8h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 4,182.4 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Cali, Colombia?

JetSMART, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cali (CLO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Transporte Cali via Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, and Ipiales in around 3d 13h.

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