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How to get fromSouth America to Chileby car or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from South America to Chile by car or plane

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  1. Drive 2,319.3 km

    best
    1. Drive from South America to Santiagocar car 2,319.3 km
    32h
    $303–438

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane VVI - SCL
    18h 40m
    $251–632

  3. Drive to Tarija, fly

    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane TJA - SCL
    21h 16m
    $452–804

Tarija (TJA) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from South America to Chile.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,319.3 km
  • Duration: 32h

What companies run services between South America and Chile?

You can drive from South America to Santiago in around 32h.

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