The distance between Valle de la Luna and Arica is around 688km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 9hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Valle de la Luna to Arica 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 Arica → Valle de la Luna if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Calama and then to Arica.
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Take the bus to Antofagasta then fly from Antofagasta (ANF) to Arica (ARI).
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There are several options for getting from Valle de la Luna to Arica by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $44 and will take around 9hrs.
The distance between Valle de la Luna and Arica is around 688km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Valle de la Luna and Arica by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valle de la Luna to Arica is to take the bus which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx $44.
The cheapest way to travel between Valle de la Luna and Arica, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $44 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Valle de la Luna and Arica. We recommend that you take the bus to Calama and then to Arica. instead which will take 9hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valle de la Luna and Arica. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valle de la Luna to Arica. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Pedro de Atacama and Calama. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Transporte Amanecer, KTUR Bus, Pluss Chile and Pullman Bus run regular bus services between Valle de la Luna and Arica. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valle de la Luna to Arica. We recommend that you take the bus to Antofagasta then fly from Antofagasta (ANF) to Arica (ARI). instead which will take 10h 35m.
The closest major airport to Arica is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) (ARI) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Arica. Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) (IQQ) 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 Valle de la Luna and Arica. The distance is around 688km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valle de la Luna to Arica is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around $44.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 9hrs | $44($44) | once daily | 722km (448 miles) |
Bus via Calama | 14h 55m | $52($52) | once daily | 719km (446 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 10h 35m | $215($215) | twice daily | 3,158km (1,962 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | $72($72) | on demand | 688km (428 miles) |
Transporte Amanecer
KTUR Bus
Pluss Chile
Pullman Bus
Kenny Bus
LATAM Chile
JetSMART
Sky Airline
The following major airports near Arica offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.