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649 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Cruz to La Serena

Composite routes from Santa Cruz to La Serena

Cheapest
6 h 28 min
Car
649 km.
from $35
Other
9 h 16 min
526 km.
from $46.28
10 h 37 min
Train, Bus
526 km.
from $23.07
5 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
526 km.
from $114.52
12 h 21 min
526 km.
from $55.93

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$119.57

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$119.57

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$119.57

Bus operators

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Peralillo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.47–$28.26

Flixbus Chile

Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santiago to La
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.33

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$40.22

Pullman San Andrés

Email:
contacto@transportestransmat.cl
Website:
pullmansanandres.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09

Condor Bus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7528
Email:
clientescondor@condorbus.cl
Website:
condorbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$28.26

Andimar

Phone:
+56 22 683 8528
Email:
hola@andimar.cl
Website:
andimar.cl/
Bus from Hospital to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.78–$13.04

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Peaje
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$13.04
Bus from Peaje Las Vegas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.43–$20.65

TranSantin

Phone:
+56 2 2479 2925
Email:
servicioalcliente@transantin.cl
Website:
transantin.cl/
Bus from Peralillo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$11.96

Buses Peñablanca

Email:
busespenablanca@hotmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063824239541
Bus from Peralillo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.25

Train operators

EFE Trenes de Chile

Phone:
+56 22 585 5000
Email:
contacto@trencentral.cl
Website:
efe.cl/
Train from San Fernando to Estacion
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.96–$4.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to La Serena?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to La Serena is to train and bus which costs $11.96 - $21.74 and takes 10h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to La Serena?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to La Serena is to bus and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $52.17 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and La Serena?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to La Serena. However, there are services departing from Hospital and arriving at Terminal de Buses La Serena via Terminal Alameda - Turbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to La Serena?

The distance between Santa Cruz and La Serena is 706 km. The road distance is 649.7 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to La Serena without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to La Serena without a car is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $19.57 - $53.26 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to La Serena?

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Santa Cruz to La Serena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to La Serena bus from?

Santa Cruz to La Serena bus services, operated by Andimar, depart from Hospital station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to La Serena bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to La Serena bus services, operated by Andimar, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to La Serena?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to La Serena is 650 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Santa Cruz to La Serena.

Where can I stay near La Serena?

There are 1445+ hotels available in La Serena. Prices start at $1 per night.
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