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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Cusco is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 47h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Cusco is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Cusco?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Cusco station. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Cusco Bus Station via Terminal Internacional and Tacna Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 1m.

How far is it from Santiago to Cusco?

The distance between Santiago and Cusco is 2225 km. The road distance is 2878.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Cusco without a car is to bus which takes 47h 1m and costs $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Santiago to Cusco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Cusco bus from?

Santiago to Cusco bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Terminal San Borja station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Cusco?

The best way to get from Santiago to Cusco is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 47h 1m.

Where does the Santiago to Cusco bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santiago and Cusco?

Cusco is 2h behind Santiago. It is currently 7:56 AM in Santiago and 5:56 AM in Cusco.

Can I drive from Santiago to Cusco?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Cusco is 2878 km. It takes approximately 38h 46m to drive from Santiago to Cusco.

Where can I stay near Cusco?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Cusco.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane SCL - CUZ
5h 55m
$132–322
Bus
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 Bus Station to Cusco Bus Stationbus
47h 1m
$91–174
Drive 2,878.1 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Cuscocar 2,878.1 km
38h 46m
$433–625
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 Cuscobus
2d 6h
$106–116

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

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Distance: 2,225.1 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Borja to Cusco Bus Station via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, and Tacna Bus Station in around 47h 1m.

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