How to travel from Valle Nevado to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

The distance between Valle Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama is around 1,707km (1,061 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Valle Nevado to San Pedro de Atacama by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San Pedro de AtacamaValle Nevado if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $1,405($1,405)
Operated by

Pullman Bus

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Drive

Drive to San Pedro de Atacama.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Distance1,717km (1,067 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valle Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama

There are several options for getting from Valle Nevado to San Pedro de Atacama by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $85 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $180.

The distance between Valle Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama is around 1,707km (1,061 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,178km (732 miles)

It takes around 24h 40m to get from Valle Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valle Nevado to San Pedro de Atacama is to drive which takes around 18h 50m and will set you back approx $180.

The cheapest way to travel between Valle Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $85 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Valle Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama. We recommend that you drive to San Pedro de Atacama. instead which will take 18h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valle Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama. It typically takes around 24h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valle Nevado to San Pedro de Atacama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aeródromo Eulogio Sánchez, PD271-Parada / Lider - La Reina, PD451-Parada 5 /, Avenida Matta and Santiago. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 40m.

Pullman Bus, Pluss Chile, Ciktur, Frontera del Norte, Chile Local Buses and Atacama 2000 run regular bus services between Valle Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valle Nevado to San Pedro de Atacama. We recommend that you take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama. instead which will take 24h 40m.

The closest major airport to San Pedro de Atacama is El Loa Airport (CJC) (CJC) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from San Pedro de Atacama. Cerro Moreno International Airport (ANF) (ANF) and Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) (IQQ) 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 Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama. The distance is around 1,717km (1,067 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valle Nevado to San Pedro de Atacama is to take the bus which takes, on average, 24h 40m and will usually cost around $1,405.

How do I get from Valle Nevado to San Pedro de Atacama

Compare travel optionsbetween Valle Nevado and San Pedro de Atacama

Transport options from Valle Nevado to San Pedro de Atacama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
24h 40m
$1,405($1,405)
once daily1,707km (1,061 miles)
Bus via Calama1 day 2h
$85($85)
once daily1,799km (1,118 miles)
Drive
18h 50m
$180($180)
on demand1,717km (1,067 miles)

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Airports near San Pedro de Atacama

The following major airports near San Pedro de Atacama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.

CJC
El Loa Airport (CJC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from San Pedro de Atacama
ANF
Cerro Moreno International Airport (ANF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
237km (147 miles) from San Pedro de Atacama
IQQ
Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
International Airport
Distance
333km (207 miles) from San Pedro de Atacama