How to travel from Santiago to Coquimbo, Chile

The distance between Santiago and Coquimbo is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Santiago to Coquimbo by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Serena (LSC) then take the bus to Coquimbo.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    $110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Coquimbo.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    $12($12)
Operated by

Pullman Bus

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Coquimbo.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance464km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago and Coquimbo

There are several options for getting from Santiago to Coquimbo by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $110.

The distance between Santiago and Coquimbo is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Santiago and Coquimbo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago to Coquimbo is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $110.

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Santiago and Coquimbo. We recommend that you fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Serena (LSC) then take the bus to Coquimbo. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santiago and Coquimbo. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santiago and Coquimbo with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 5h 30m.

Pullman Bus, Buses Romani, Pluss Chile, Turbus, Buses Paravias, Ciktur, Cormar and Pullman San Andrés run regular bus services between Santiago and Coquimbo. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santiago to Coquimbo. We recommend that you fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Serena (LSC) then take the bus to Coquimbo. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Coquimbo is La Florida Airport (LSC) (LSC) which is approximately 14km (8 miles) from Coquimbo. Chamonate Airport (CPO) (CPO) and Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (SCL) 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 Santiago and Coquimbo. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago to Coquimbo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around $12.

How do I get from Santiago to Coquimbo

Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago and Coquimbo

Transport options from Santiago to Coquimbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 45m
$110($110)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
$12($12)
every 30 mins463km (287 miles)
Bus to Coquimbo6h 45m
every 20 mins473km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
$48($48)
on demand464km (288 miles)

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Airports near Coquimbo

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

LSC
La Florida Airport (LSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (8 miles) from Coquimbo
CPO
Chamonate Airport (CPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
309km (192 miles) from Coquimbo
SCL
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
International Airport
Distance
386km (240 miles) from Coquimbo