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Santiago to Puno

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Santiago, Chile → Puno, Peru

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santiago to Puno

Composite routes from Santiago to Puno

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Rodríguez
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Inca
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$336.96
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$163.04
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Rodríguez
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$434.78

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Inca
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$423.91
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$206.52
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Rodríguez
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Website:
civa.com.pe/
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$27.17

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal San Borja to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00
Bus from La Calera to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$74.54

Buses Norte Grande

Phone:
+56 58 222 8603
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-norte-grande-pasajes
Bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.05

Peru Runa Travels

Phone:
+56 975 370 786
Website:
perurunatravel.com/en/
Bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.05

Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza

Phone:
+51 051 602 943
Website:
facebook.com/SanMartinNobleza/
Bus from Tacna to Puno
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13

Turismo Universal

Phone:
+51 9 0274 1290
Bus from Juliaca to Puno
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.82–$1.52
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.00–$10.87

Transporte Alas del Sur

Website:
facebook.com/AlasDelSurPeru/
Bus from Juliaca to Puno
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Turismo Real Dorado

Phone:
+51 982 701 022
Website:
facebook.com/people/Turismo-Real-Dorado/100083394338045/
Bus from Juliaca to Puno
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.11
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.11

Transportes Héroes del Pacífico

Phone:
+51 982 802 624
Website:
heroesdelpacifico.com/
Bus from Juliaca to Puno
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.80

Turismo Zolorzano

Phone:
+51 989 990 918
Website:
facebook.com/SuperSuite180/
Bus from Juliaca to Puno
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.14
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.15

Cosmos Bus

Website:
facebook.com/CosmosBus/
Bus from Juliaca to Puno
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.92–$8.15
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$18.48

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
27h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$173.91

Pullman San Andrés

Website:
pullmansanandres.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
29h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$65.22

Romeliza

Phone:
+51 959 570 871
Website:
facebook.com/RomelizaSAC/
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily

Expreso San Roman

Website:
facebook.com/expsanroman/
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.80

Transportes Vigo

Website:
facebook.com/VigoBuss/
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.50

Train operators

PeruRail

Phone:
+51 1625 4848
Website:
perurail.com/es/
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Puno
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$228.26–$3,804.35

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Puno is to bus which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 36h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Puno is to fly and bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Puno?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Puno. However, there are services departing from Terminal Alameda - Turbus and arriving at Puno via Terminal Internacional and Tacna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 12m.

How far is it from Santiago to Puno?

The distance between Santiago and Puno is 2059 km. The road distance is 2491.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Puno without a car is to bus which takes 36h 12m and costs $54.35 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Santiago to Puno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Puno bus from?

Santiago to Puno bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Terminal Alameda - Turbus station.

Where does the Santiago to Puno bus arrive?

Santiago to Puno bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Santiago and Puno?

Puno is 2h behind Santiago. It is currently 04:47 in Santiago and 02:47 in Puno.

Can I drive from Santiago to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Puno is 2492 km. It takes approximately 29h 46m to drive from Santiago to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 231+ hotels available in Puno. Prices start at $26.65 per night.
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