How to Travel from
Santiago to Puno
by Route or Car
Seven ways to Travel from Santiago to Puno
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Cheapest
By car (2 993 km)
35 h 54 min
2993 km.
from $164
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport)
10 h 53 min
1958 km.
from $218.16
Bus
36 h 12 min
1959 km.
from $148.99
Bus, Plane (Fly to Chacalluta Arica Airport)
13 h 38 min
1958 km.
from $109.33
Bus, Plane (Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport)
15 h 3 min
1958 km.
from $215.99
Bus, Plane (Fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport)
18 h 7 min
1958 km.
from $471.53
Bus via La Calera
39 h 27 min
1958 km.
from $114.72
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
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$27.17
Pullman Bus
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
Email:
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
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
Email:
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
Email:
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
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
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
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
Email:
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
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Expreso San Roman
Email:
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
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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