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La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama

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14 h 46 min
1231 km.
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La Rioja, Argentina → San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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Four ways to Travel from La Rioja to San Pedro De Atacama

Composite routes from La Rioja to San Pedro De Atacama

Cheapest
14 h 46 min
Car
1231 km.
from $67
Other
14 h 46 min
Rideshare
1231 km.
from $16.06
23 h
734 km.
from $118.50
24 h 16 min
734 km.
from $96.63

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
10h 44m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$331.22

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$356.70

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
14h 14m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.87–$458.62

Bus operators

Viatac

Phone:
0810-333-7575
Email:
Website:
viatac.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$70.07
Bus from Terminal La Rioja to Perico
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$76.44

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$76.44
Bus from Terminal de Salta to San
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.94–$73.34
Bus from Terminal La Rioja to Perico
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$83.05

Flecha Bus

Phone:
0810 222-5202
Email:
Website:
flechabus.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.23–$89.18
Bus from Terminal La Rioja to Perico
Ave. Duration:
11h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$101.91
Bus from Terminal La Rioja to Rosario
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$76.44
Bus from Rosario de la Frontera to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal de Salta to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$43.31
Bus from Purmamarca to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.03–$38.22

Transvip

Phone:
+56 2 2677 3000
Email:
Website:
transvip.cl/
Bus from Calama Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$112.69

Linzor

Email:
Website:
facebook.com/linzorbusinessgroup/
Bus from Calama Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$11.87

Tigre Iguazu

Phone:
+54 11 5533-3503
Website:
tigreiguazu.com.ar/
Bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.15–$76.44

La Veloz Turismo

Bus from Rosario de la Frontera to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.47

Other operators

Shared Taxi Jujuy Purmamarca

Other from San Salvador de Jujuy to Purmamarca
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$0.64

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable transportation option from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama?

The most affordable transportation option from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama is to bus which costs $70.23 - $140.46 and takes 23h.

What is the quickest way to travel from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama?

The quickest way to travel from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama is to fly and shuttle which takes 12 hours and 20 minutes and costs $127.69 - $459.69.

Can I take a direct bus from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama. However, there are services departing from Terminal La Rioja and arriving at San Pedro de Atacama via Terminal de Salta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama?

The distance between La Rioja and San Pedro de Atacama is 902 km. The road distance is 1225.7 km.

How can I travel from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama without a car using public transportation?

The best way to get from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama without a car using public transportation is to bus which takes 23 hours and costs $70.23 to $140.46.

How long does it take to get from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama?

It takes approximately 12h 20m to get from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama, including transfers.

Where can I catch the La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama bus from?

La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal La Rioja station.

Where does the La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama bus arrive?

Terminal de Salta station.

Can you drive from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama?

The driving distance between La Rioja and San Pedro de Atacama is 1226 kilometers. The drive from La Rioja to San Pedro de Atacama takes approximately 14 hours and 42 minutes.

Where can I find accommodation near San Pedro de Atacama?

There are 239+ hotels available in San Pedro de Atacama. Prices start at $87.25 per night.
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