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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Iquique is to bus which costs $35 - $130 and takes 24h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Iquique is to fly and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $60 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Iquique?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Rodovario de Iquique. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 19m.

How far is it from Santiago to Iquique?

The distance between Santiago and Iquique is 1597 km. The road distance is 1734.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Iquique without a car is to bus which takes 24h 19m and costs $35 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Santiago to Iquique, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Iquique bus from?

Santiago to Iquique bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Terminal San Borja station.

Where does the Santiago to Iquique bus arrive?

Santiago to Iquique bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Rodovario de Iquique station.

Can I drive from Santiago to Iquique?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Iquique is 1734 km. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Santiago to Iquique.

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

Book your Santiago to Iquique bus tickets online with Omio, 12go.asia and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Iquique?

There are 335+ hotels available in Iquique.

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

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

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)plane SCL - IQQ
2. Take the bus from Iquique Airport to Pozo Almontebus
3. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquiquebus
5h 59m
$60–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Rodovario de Iquiquebus Iquique / ...
24h 19m
$35–130
Drive 1,734.3 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Iquiquecar 1,734.3 km
21h 17m
$214–309
Bus via Santiago - Pajaritos
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Esmeralda - Turbusbus Santiago / ...
28h 59m
$40–100

Santiago to Iquique by bus

266Weekly Buses

24h 19mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,597.5 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

Turbus operates a bus from Terminal San Borja to Rodovario de Iquique 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 24h 19m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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