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.
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 Iquique → Puerto Montt if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Terminal De Buses Osorno then fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Iquique (IQQ).
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Take the bus to Santiago - Alameda and then to Iquique.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 10m | $170($170) | twice daily | 2,416km (1,501 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 9h 15m | $345($345) | once daily | 2,933km (1,822 miles) |
Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 12h | $74($74) | twice daily | 2,840km (1,765 miles) |
Bus via Santiago - Terminal Sur | 1 day 12h | $100($100) | every 20 mins | 2,836km (1,762 miles) |
Bus via Santiago - Alameda Terminal | 1 day 14h | $95($95) | twice daily | 2,853km (1,773 miles) |
Bus via Santiago Borja | 1 day 16h | $63($63) | 5 times a day | 2,820km (1,752 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | $290($290) | on demand | 2,814km (1,749 miles) |
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Buses Los Lagos
Empresas Cruz Del Sur
Buses TransAustral LTDA
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The following major airports near Iquique offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.