The distance between Valparaíso and San Pedro de Atacama is around 1,623km (1,008 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 17h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Valparaíso 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 Atacama → Valparaíso if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Antofagasta and then to San Pedro de Atacama.
Pullman Bus
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Drive to San Pedro de Atacama.
There are several options for getting from Valparaíso to San Pedro de Atacama by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $38 and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 17h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $170.
The distance between Valparaíso and San Pedro de Atacama is around 1,623km (1,008 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,176km (731 miles)
It takes around 22h 20m to get from Valparaíso and San Pedro de Atacama by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valparaíso to San Pedro de Atacama is to drive which takes around 17h 45m and will set you back approx $170.
The cheapest way to travel between Valparaíso and San Pedro de Atacama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $38 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Valparaíso and San Pedro de Atacama. We recommend that you drive to San Pedro de Atacama. instead which will take 17h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valparaíso and San Pedro de Atacama. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valparaíso to San Pedro de Atacama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Antofagasta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.
Pullman Bus, Turbus, Chile Local Buses, Frontera del Norte and Atacama 2000 run regular bus services between Valparaíso and San Pedro de Atacama. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valparaíso to San Pedro de Atacama. We recommend that you take the bus to Antofagasta and then to San Pedro de Atacama. instead which will take 22h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valparaíso and San Pedro de Atacama. The distance is around 1,623km (1,008 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valparaíso to San Pedro de Atacama is to take the bus which takes, on average, 22h 20m and will usually cost around $38.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 2 similar | 22h 20m | $38($38) | once daily | 1,639km (1,019 miles) |
Bus via La Ligua | 24h 55m | $49($49) | once daily | 1,690km (1,050 miles) |
Bus via Santiago | 1 day 1h | $42($42) | once daily | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
Drive | 17h 45m | $170($170) | on demand | 1,623km (1,008 miles) |
Pullman Bus Costa Central
Condor Bus
Turbus
Pullman Bus
Chile Local Buses
Sky Airline
JetSMART
LATAM Chile
The following major airports near San Pedro de Atacama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.