How to travel from Puerto Montt to Iquique, Chile

The distance between Puerto Montt and Iquique is around 2,416km (1,501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Puerto Montt to Iquique by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IquiquePuerto Montt if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Terminal De Buses Osorno then fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Iquique (IQQ).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time3h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $170($170)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Santiago - Alameda and then to Iquique.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $74($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Iquique.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,814km (1,749 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Montt and Iquique

There are several options for getting from Puerto Montt to Iquique by bus, plane 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 take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $170.

The distance between Puerto Montt and Iquique is around 2,416km (1,501 miles).

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Puerto Montt and Iquique by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puerto Montt to Iquique is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx $170.

The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Montt and Iquique, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $63 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puerto Montt and Iquique. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal De Buses Osorno then fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Iquique (IQQ). instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Montt and Iquique. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Montt to Iquique. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Bernardo / Walker Martinez and Santiago - Alameda. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Via Lago Sur, Pullman San Andrés, E.T.M., Bus Norte, Turbus, Pullman Bus, Buses Fierro, Ciktur and Ramos Cholele run regular bus services between Puerto Montt and Iquique. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puerto Montt to Iquique. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal De Buses Osorno then fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Iquique (IQQ). instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Iquique is Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) (IQQ) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Iquique. Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) (ARI) and El Loa Airport (CJC) (CJC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Puerto Montt and Iquique. The distance is around 2,814km (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 Puerto Montt to Iquique is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around $170.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puerto Montt and Iquique

Transport options from Puerto Montt to Iquique
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
6h 10m
$170($170)
twice daily2,416km (1,501 miles)
Plane and Bus9h 15m
$345($345)
once daily2,933km (1,822 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
1 day 12h
$74($74)
twice daily2,840km (1,765 miles)
Bus via Santiago - Terminal Sur1 day 12h
$100($100)
every 20 mins2,836km (1,762 miles)
Bus via Santiago - Alameda Terminal1 day 14h
$95($95)
twice daily2,853km (1,773 miles)
Bus via Santiago Borja1 day 16h
$63($63)
5 times a day2,820km (1,752 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
$290($290)
on demand2,814km (1,749 miles)

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Airports near Iquique

The following major airports near Iquique offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.

IQQ
Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Iquique
ARI
Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Iquique
CJC
El Loa Airport (CJC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
284km (177 miles) from Iquique