The distance between Iquique and Puerto Montt is around 2,416km (1,501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Iquique to Puerto Montt by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Puerto Montt → Iquique if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Iquique (IQQ) to Osorno (ZOS) then take the bus to Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt.
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Take the bus to Santiago and then to Puerto Montt.
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Take the bus to Santiago then take the train to Rancagua then take the bus to Puerto Montt.
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Drive to Puerto Montt.
There are several options for getting from Iquique to Puerto Montt by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $63 and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $385.
The distance between Iquique and Puerto Montt is around 2,416km (1,501 miles).
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Iquique and Puerto Montt by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Iquique to Puerto Montt is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx $385.
The cheapest way to travel between Iquique and Puerto Montt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $63 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Iquique and Puerto Montt. We recommend that you fly from Iquique (IQQ) to Osorno (ZOS) then take the bus to Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iquique and Puerto Montt. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Iquique to Puerto Montt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santiago. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
Pullman San Andrés, E.T.M., Turbus, Bus Norte, Condor Bus, Queilen Bus, Andesmar, Kenny Bus, Andimar, Via Lago Sur, Via-Tur, Pullman Bus, Ciktur and Buses Fierro run regular bus services between Iquique and Puerto Montt. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iquique to Puerto Montt. We recommend that you fly from Iquique (IQQ) to Osorno (ZOS) then take the bus to Terminal Municipal De Buses Puerto Montt. instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Puerto Montt is El Tepual Airport (PMC) (PMC) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Puerto Montt. Canal Bajo Airport (ZOS) (ZOS) and Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) (CCP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Iquique and Puerto Montt. The distance is around 2,815km (1,749 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iquique to Puerto Montt is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around $385.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 6h 5m | $385($385) | twice daily | 2,416km (1,501 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 12h | $95($95) | every 20 mins | 2,839km (1,764 miles) |
Bus via Antofagasta | 1 day 13h | $84($84) | once daily | 2,845km (1,768 miles) |
Bus via Santiago - San Borja | 1 day 16h | $63($63) | 5 times a day | 2,821km (1,753 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | $83($83) | twice daily | 2,826km (1,756 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | $290($290) | on demand | 2,815km (1,749 miles) |
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Buses TransAustral LTDA
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Condor Bus
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Sky Airline
Tren Central
The following major airports near Puerto Montt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.