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How to get fromSantiago to Paranal Observatoryby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Paranal Observatory by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane SCL - ANF
    2. Take the taxi from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Paranal Observatorytaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $157–332

  2. Drive 1,201.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santiago to Paranal Observatorycar car 1,201.4 km
    14h 14m
    $149–214

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Taltal - Crucebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taltal to Paposobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Paposo to Paranal Observatorytaxi taxi
    18h 7m

  4. Bus, taxi via Quilpué

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Pajaritos to Terminal de Buses de Quilpuébus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Quilpué to Taltalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taltal to Paposobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Paposo to Paranal Observatorytaxi taxi
    21h 1m

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,271.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Paranal Observatory, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Santiago to Paranal 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 Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then take the taxi to Paranal Observatory. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Taltal - Cruce, take the taxi to Taltal, take the bus to Paposo, then take the taxi to Paranal Observatory.

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