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How to get fromSantiago to La Silla Observatoryby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to La Silla Observatory by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to La Florida Airport (LSC)plane plane SCL - LSC
    2. Walk from La-Serena-Airport-LSC to La Silla Observatoryunknown unknown
    4h 14m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Cachiyuyobus bus Santiago
    2. Walk from Cachiyuyo to La Silla Observatoryunknown unknown
    8h 39m

  3. Bus, travel via La Serena

    1. Take the bus from Santiago to Terminal de buses La Serenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to La Higuerabus bus
    3. Walk from La Higuera to La Silla Observatoryunknown unknown
    9h 36m

  4. Bus, travel via La Serena #2

    1. Take the bus from Batuco to Terminal de buses La Serenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Cachiyuyobus bus
    3. Walk from Cachiyuyo to La Silla Observatoryunknown unknown
    9h 55m

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to La Florida Airport (LSC) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santiago to La Silla Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 488.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and La Silla Observatory, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Santiago to La Silla Observatory. However, you can take the bus to Estación de Buses Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez, walk to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) airport, fly to La Florida Airport (LSC), then travel to La Silla Observatory. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Borja to La Silla Observatory via Cachiyuyo in around 8h 39m.

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