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.
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 Coquimbo → Santiago if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Santiago (SCL) to La Serena (LSC) then take the bus to Coquimbo.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 2h 45m | $110($110) | hourly | 428km (266 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 30m | $12($12) | every 30 mins | 463km (287 miles) |
Bus to Coquimbo | 6h 45m | every 20 mins | 473km (294 miles) | |
Drive | 4h 25m | $48($48) | on demand | 464km (288 miles) |
Pullman Bus
Buses Romani
Pluss Chile
Turbus
Buses Paravias
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
JetSMART
The following major airports near Coquimbo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.