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How to get fromSantiago to Copiapóby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Copiapó by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane plane SCL - CPO
    2. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Castherbus bus
    3h 58m
    $42–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terrapuerto Atacamabus bus Santiago
    10h 40m
    $10–75

  3. Drive  807.5 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Copiapócar car 807.5 km
    8h 55m
    $100–144

  4. Bus via Las Condes

    1. Take the bus from Las Condes to Terminal Copiapóbus bus Las Condes
    12h 15m
    $10–41

Santiago to Copiapó by bus

Calendar409Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 749.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Andimar operates a bus from Terminal San Borja to Terrapuerto Atacama hourly. Tickets cost $18–45 and the journey takes 10h 40m. Seven other operators also service this route.

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