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How to get fromSantiago to Tocopillaby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane SCL - ANF
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Agencia Tocopilla - Turbusbus bus
    7h 23m
    $66–271

  2. Fly to Calama Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane SCL - CJC
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus bus
    8h 13m
    $62–204

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus bus Santiago- Iquique / ...
    21h 20m
    $160–270

  4. Drive 1,503.3 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Tocopillacar car 1,503.3 km
    18h 9m
    $186–268

  5. Fly to Diego Aracena International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)plane plane SCL - IQQ
    2. Take the bus from Iquique Airport to Pozo Almontebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquiquebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Esmeralda - Turbus to Tocopillabus bus
    10h 10m
    $71–229

Santiago to Tocopilla by bus

Calendar315Weekly Buses
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,322.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Tocopilla, Chile?

Pluss Chile operates a bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Tocopilla twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 21h 20m. Four other operators also service this route.

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