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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Tacna is to bus via Terminal San Borja which costs $45 - $110 and takes 31h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Tacna is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $90 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Tacna?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Tacna. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Tacna via Terminal Internacional. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 31m.

How far is it from Santiago to Tacna?

The distance between Santiago and Tacna is 1735 km. The road distance is 2093.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Tacna without a car is to bus which takes 30h 31m and costs $60 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Santiago to Tacna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Tacna bus from?

Santiago to Tacna bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Terminal San Borja station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Tacna?

The best way to get from Santiago to Tacna is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $90 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 30h 31m.

Where does the Santiago to Tacna bus arrive?

Santiago to Tacna bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Santiago and Tacna?

Tacna is 2h behind Santiago. It is currently 5:24 AM in Santiago and 3:24 AM in Tacna.

Can I drive from Santiago to Tacna?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Tacna is 2093 km. It takes approximately 26h 11m to drive from Santiago to Tacna.

Where can I stay near Tacna?

There are 136+ hotels available in Tacna.

Santiago to Tacna - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Tacna by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane SCL - ARI
5h 35m
$93–233
Bus via Terminal San Borja
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus Arica
31h 51m
$45–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus Arica
30h 31m
$65–134
Drive 2,093.1 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Tacnacar 2,093.1 km
26h 11m
$315–455

Santiago to Tacna by bus

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30h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,734.6 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Tacna, Peru?

Sky Airline, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Borja to Tacna via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica and Terminal Internacional in around 30h 31m.

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