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How to get fromSantiago to San Rafael Glacierby plane, bus, unknown, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to San Rafael Glacier by plane, bus, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Fly, Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA)plane plane SCL - BBA
    2. Take the bus from Coyhaique to Puerto Río Tranquilobus bus
    3. Walk from Puerto Río Tranquilo to San Rafael Glacierunknown unknown
    9h 12m

  2. Bus, travel via Osorno

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal De Buses Osornobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osorno to Barilochebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bariloche Terminal to Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chile Chico to Puerto Bertrandbus bus
    5. Walk from Puerto Bertrand to San Rafael Glacierunknown unknown
    34h 35m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Puerto Montt to Laguna San Rafael National Parkferry ferry
    3. Walk from Laguna San Rafael National Park to San Rafael Glacierunknown unknown
    2d 10h

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur to Barilochebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bariloche Terminal to Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chile Chico to Río Leónbus bus
    4. Walk from Río León to San Rafael Glacierunknown unknown
    38h 23m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel via Terminal Los Héroes

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Los Héroes to Terminal de Buses de Puerto Monttbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Puerto Montt to Laguna San Rafael National Parkferry ferry
    3. Walk from Laguna San Rafael National Park to San Rafael Glacierunknown unknown
    2d 11h

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,765.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and San Rafael Glacier, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Santiago to San Rafael Glacier. 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 Balmaceda Airport (BBA), walk to Balmaceda, take the shuttle to Coyhaique, walk to Coyhaique, take the bus to Puerto Río Tranquilo, then travel to San Rafael Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Pajaritos Dirección Los Domínicos to San Rafael Glacier via Universidad de Santiago Dirección Los Domínicos, Terminal Alameda - Turbus, Osorno, Bariloche Terminal, Terminal De Ómnibus Los Antiguos, Chile Chico, and Puerto Bertrand in around 34h 35m.

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