The distance between Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna is around 1,712km (1,064 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna 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 Valle de la Luna → Valle Nevado if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama.
Pullman Bus
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Drive to Valle de la Luna.
There are several options for getting from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $130 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $180.
The distance between Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna is around 1,712km (1,064 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,174km (730 miles)
It takes around 1 day 1h to get from Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna is to drive which takes around 18h 55m and will set you back approx $180.
The cheapest way to travel between Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $130 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna. We recommend that you drive to Valle de la Luna. instead which will take 18h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna. 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, Santiago and San Pedro de Atacama. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Pullman Bus and Turbus run regular bus services between Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna. We recommend that you take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama. instead which will take 1 day 1h.
The closest major airport to Valle de la Luna is El Loa Airport (CJC) (CJC) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Valle de la Luna. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valle Nevado and Valle de la Luna. The distance is around 1,712km (1,064 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valle Nevado to Valle de la Luna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 1h and will usually cost around $1,420.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | $1,420($1,420) | once daily | 1,729km (1,075 miles) |
Bus via Calama | 1 day 5h | $130($130) | once daily | 1,829km (1,137 miles) |
Drive | 18h 55m | $180($180) | on demand | 1,712km (1,064 miles) |
Sky Airline
JetSMART
LATAM Chile
Pullman Bus
Turbus
The following major airports near Valle de la Luna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.