What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to Salta?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Salta is to bus which costs $100000 - $260000 and takes 26h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to Salta?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Salta is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $200000 - $800000.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Salta?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Salta. However, there are services departing from Terminal Sur de Santiago and arriving at Terminal de Salta via Potrerillos and Lujan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.

How far is it from Santiago to Salta?

The distance between Santiago and Salta is 1106 km. The road distance is 1503.8 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to Salta without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to Salta without a car is to bus via Potrerillos which takes 26h 22m and costs $140000 - $270000.

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Salta?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Santiago to Salta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Salta bus from?

Santiago to Salta bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Salta?

The best way to get from Santiago to Salta is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $200000 - $800000. Alternatively, you can bus via Potrerillos, which costs $140000 - $270000 and takes 26h 22m.

Where does the Santiago to Salta bus arrive?

Santiago to Salta bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Terminal Mendoza station.

Can I drive from Santiago to Salta?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Salta is 1504 km. It takes approximately 21h 8m to drive from Santiago to Salta.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santiago to Salta?

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Where can I stay near Salta?

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Santiago to Salta - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santiago to Salta by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)plane SCL - SLA
5h 41m
$203,234–753,234
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de Saltabus Mendoza
26h 40m
$100,093–311,340
Bus via Potrerillos
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Potrerillosbus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Lujan to Terminal de Saltabus
26h 22m
$146,301–261,901
Drive 1,503.8 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Saltacar 1,503.8 km
21h 8m
$282,378–407,879
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de Saltabus Mendoza
26h 35m
$102,416–260,000
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de Saltabus Salta
27h 10m
$102,416–280,000

Santiago to Salta by bus

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26h 35mAverage Duration

$102,416Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,105.5 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Salta, Argentina?

JetSMART, LATAM Chile, and four other airlines fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Salta via Potrerillos, Saenz Peña y Patricios, and Lujan in around 26h 22m.

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