The distance between Valparaíso and Iquique is around 1,603km (996 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Valparaíso to Iquique by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Iquique → Valparaíso if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Santiago then fly from Santiago (SCL) to Iquique (IQQ).
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Take the bus to Iquique.
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There are several options for getting from Valparaíso to Iquique by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $35 and will take around 24h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $145.
The distance between Valparaíso and Iquique is around 1,603km (996 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,434km (891 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Valparaíso and Iquique by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valparaíso to Iquique is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx $145.
The cheapest way to travel between Valparaíso and Iquique, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $35 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Valparaíso and Iquique. We recommend that you take the bus to Santiago then fly from Santiago (SCL) to Iquique (IQQ). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valparaíso and Iquique. It typically takes around 24h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valparaíso and Iquique with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 24h 30m.
Pullman Bus, Chile Local Buses and Turbus run regular bus services between Valparaíso and Iquique. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valparaíso to Iquique. We recommend that you take the bus to Santiago then fly from Santiago (SCL) to Iquique (IQQ). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Iquique is Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) (IQQ) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Iquique. Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) (ARI) 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 Valparaíso and Iquique. The distance is around 1,746km (1,085 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valparaíso to Iquique is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around $145.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 10m | $145($145) | twice daily | 1,603km (996 miles) |
Bus to Santiago, plane | 9h 20m | $145($145) | once daily | 2,131km (1,324 miles) |
Bus to Iquique + 2 similar | 24h 20m | $36($36) | once daily | 1,748km (1,086 miles) |
Bus | 24h 30m | $35($35) | once daily | 1,744km (1,084 miles) |
Bus via La Ligua | 1 day 2h | $50($50) | once daily | 1,774km (1,102 miles) |
Drive | 19h 60m | $180($180) | on demand | 1,746km (1,085 miles) |
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The following major airports near Iquique offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.