What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to Río Elqui?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Río Elqui is to bus via Terminal San Borja which costs $9 - $75 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to Río Elqui?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Río Elqui is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $30 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Río Elqui?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Río Elqui. However, there are services departing from Santiago and arriving at Pasarela Lider via Terminal de buses La Serena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Santiago to Río Elqui?

The distance between Santiago and Río Elqui is 410 km. The road distance is 474.5 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to Río Elqui without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to Río Elqui without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Río Elqui?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Santiago to Río Elqui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Río Elqui bus from?

Santiago to Río Elqui bus services, operated by Flixbus Chile, depart from Santiago station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Río Elqui?

The best way to get from Santiago to Río Elqui is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Santiago to Río Elqui bus arrive?

Santiago to Río Elqui bus services, operated by Flixbus Chile, arrive at Terminal de buses La Serena station.

Can I drive from Santiago to Río Elqui?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Río Elqui is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Santiago to Río Elqui.

Where can I stay near Río Elqui?

There are 966+ hotels available in Río Elqui.

Santiago to Río Elqui - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to Río Elqui by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to La Florida Airport (LSC)plane SCL - LSC
2h 42m
$32–94
Bus via Terminal San Borja
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de buses La Serenabus Santiago / ...
6h 29m
$9–74
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Terminal de buses La Serenabus FlixBus CL040 / ...
6h 19m
$54–87
Drive 474.5 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Río Elquicar 474.5 km
4h 54m
$59–85
Bus via Pajaritos Dirección Los Domínicos
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal de buses La Serenabus Santiago / ...
7h 44m
$14–77

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

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Distance: 410.4 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Río Elqui, Chile?

Sky Airline, JetSMART, and LATAM Chile fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to La Florida Airport (LSC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus Chile operates a bus from Santiago to Terminal de buses La Serena hourly. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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