How to travel from Valle de la Luna to Arica, Chile

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.

4 routes found

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 AricaValle de la Luna if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Calama and then to Arica.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $44($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Antofagasta then fly from Antofagasta (ANF) to Arica (ARI).

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arica.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance688km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valle de la Luna and Arica

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valle de la Luna and Arica

Transport options from Valle de la Luna to Arica
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
$44($44)
once daily722km (448 miles)
Bus via Calama14h 55m
$52($52)
once daily719km (446 miles)
Bus and Plane
10h 35m
$215($215)
twice daily3,158km (1,962 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
$72($72)
on demand688km (428 miles)

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Airports near Arica

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

ARI
Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Arica
IQQ
Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
International Airport
Distance
231km (143 miles) from Arica
CJC
El Loa Airport (CJC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
470km (292 miles) from Arica