The distance between San Pedro de Atacama and Punta Arenas is around 3,647km (2,266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas → San Pedro de Atacama if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Antofagasta then fly from Antofagasta (ANF) to Punta Arenas (PUQ).
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Take the bus to San Salvador de Jujuy then Río Gallegos and then to Punta Arenas.
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Drive to Punta Arenas.
There are several options for getting from San Pedro de Atacama to Punta Arenas by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $130 and will take around 2 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $185.
The distance between San Pedro de Atacama and Punta Arenas is around 3,647km (2,266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,372km (2,095 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from San Pedro de Atacama and Punta Arenas by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Punta Arenas is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 50m and will set you back approx $185.
The cheapest way to travel between San Pedro de Atacama and Punta Arenas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $130 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between San Pedro de Atacama and Punta Arenas. We recommend that you take the bus to Antofagasta then fly from Antofagasta (ANF) to Punta Arenas (PUQ). instead which will take 10h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Pedro de Atacama and Punta Arenas. It typically takes around 2 days 15h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Pedro de Atacama to Punta Arenas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Salvador de Jujuy and Río Gallegos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 15h.
Pullman Bus, Viatac, Buses Barria, Marga Taqsa and Tramat run regular bus services between San Pedro de Atacama and Punta Arenas. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Pedro de Atacama to Punta Arenas. We recommend that you take the bus to Antofagasta then fly from Antofagasta (ANF) to Punta Arenas (PUQ). instead which will take 10h 50m.
The closest major airport to Punta Arenas is Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ) (PUQ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Punta Arenas. Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) (PNT) and Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA) (BBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from San Pedro de Atacama and Punta Arenas. The distance is around 4,212km (2,617 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Punta Arenas is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around $185.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 10h 50m | $185($185) | twice daily | 3,647km (2,266 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 15h | $130($130) | once daily | 4,317km (2,682 miles) |
Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy | 2 days 21h | $345($345) | once daily | 4,379km (2,721 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 1h | $435($435) | on demand | 4,212km (2,617 miles) |
Pullman Bus
Buses Pacheco
Viatac
Buses Barria
Marga Taqsa
LATAM Chile
JetSMART
Sky Airline
The following major airports near Punta Arenas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.