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How to get fromSantiago to Lago Buenos Airesby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Santiago to Lago Buenos Aires by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Bus

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    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA)plane plane SCL - BBA
    2. Take the bus from Coyhaique to Puerto Río Tranquilobus bus
    7h 26m
    $132–352
  2. Drive 2,104.1 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Puerto Río Tranquilocar car 2,104.1 km
    30h 32m
    $260–375

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Lago Buenos Aires, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Santiago to Lago Buenos Aires. 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 Balmaceda Airport (BBA), walk to Balmaceda, take the shuttle to Coyhaique, walk to Coyhaique, then take the bus to Puerto Río Tranquilo. Alternatively, you can drive from Santiago to Puerto Río Tranquilo in around 30h 32m.

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