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How to get fromSantiago to Mendozaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to Mendoza by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses de Ovallebus bus Santiago
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal de Buses de Ovalle to Mendozataxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $56–133

  2. Drive 455.7 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Mendozacar car 455.7 km
    6h 2m
    $57–82

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to La Florida Airport (LSC)plane plane SCL - LSC
    2. Take the taxi from La-Serena-Airport-LSC to Mendozataxi taxi
    5h 9m
    $133–222

  4. Bus, taxi via Santiago

    1. Take the bus from Santiago to Ovallebus bus FlixBus CL072 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ovalle to Mendozataxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $91–135

  5. Bus, taxi via Combarbalá

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Combarbalábus bus
    2. Take the bus from Combarbalá to Monte Patriabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monte Patria to Mendozataxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $93–119

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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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 508.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Santiago to Mendoza. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Buses de Ovalle then take the taxi to Mendoza. Alternatively, you can drive from Santiago to Mendoza in around 6h 2m.

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