Rome2Rio

How to get fromSantiago to Punta Arenasby plane, bus, ferry, or car

Find Transport to Punta Arenas

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Santiago to Punta Arenas by plane, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane plane SCL - PUQ
    6h 22m
    $72–192

  2. Bus via Bariloche

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur to Barilochebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus bus
    2d 3h
    $169–319

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santiago to Puerto Monttbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natalesferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Bus-Surbus bus
    4d 7h
    $442–1,097

  4. Drive 2,958.2 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Punta Arenascar car 2,958.2 km
    35h 14m
    $365–527

  5. Fly to Puerto Natales, bus

    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Puerto Natales (PNT)plane plane SCL - PNT
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus bus
    8h 53m
    $88–235

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Mendozabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Río Cuartobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Río Cuarto to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Río Gallegos to Punta Arenasbus bus
    2d 11h
    $246–439

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santiago to Punta Arenas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,215 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Punta Arenas, Chile?

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PJ2003-Parada 2 / EIM Pajaritos to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez via PI341-Parada 1 / - Universidad de Santiago, Terminal Sur, Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche, and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos in around 2d 3h.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, How to get from JFK to New York City, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers