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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Tarija is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 41h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Tarija is to fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $380 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Tarija?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Tarija. However, there are services departing from Terminal Sur de Santiago and arriving at Tarija via Terminal Mendoza and Terminal de Salta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 35m.

How far is it from Santiago to Tarija?

The distance between Santiago and Tarija is 1464 km. The road distance is 1991.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Tarija without a car is to bus via Salta which takes 37h 35m and costs $85 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Santiago to Tarija, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Tarija bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santiago to Tarija?

The best way to get from Santiago to Tarija is to fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $380 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Salta, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 37h 35m.

Where does the Santiago to Tarija bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santiago to Tarija?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Tarija is 1992 km. It takes approximately 25h 27m to drive from Santiago to Tarija.

Where can I stay near Tarija?

There are 152+ hotels available in Tarija.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tarija (TJA)plane SCL - TJA
9h 14m
$388–710
Bus via Salta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de Saltabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Tarijabus
37h 35m
$88–210
Drive 1,991.9 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Tarijacar 1,991.9 km
25h 27m
$246–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Quiacabus
3. Take the bus from Villazón to Tarijabus
38h 50m
$91–212
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal La Quiacabus
3. Take the bus from Villazón to Tarijabus
41h 5m
$95–188
Bus via Villa Media Agua
1. Take the bus from Terminal Los Héroes to Los Andesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Andes to Media Aguabus
3. Take the bus from Media Agua to Terminal de Saltabus
4. Take the bus from Salta to Tarijabus
41h 52m
$110–232

Santiago to Tarija by bus

7Weekly Buses

37h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,464.3 km
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Tarija, Bolivia?

Boliviana de Aviación and LATAM Chile fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tarija (TJA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Tarija via Terminal Mendoza and Terminal de Salta in around 37h 35m.

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