How to get from Santiago to Mendoza

There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to Mendoza: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~50 min). By bus it's about 4 h 5 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 196 km in a straight line.

Compare ways to travel

Mode	Approx. time	Distance	Detail
Flight⚡ Fastest	50 min	196 km	Airlines: LAN Airlines
Bus	4 h 5 minestimated	255 km	Estimated from road distance
Car	3 hestimated	255 km	Estimated from road distance

Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.

Each option in detail

✈️ By air

El vuelo entre Santiago y Mendoza dura aproximadamente 50 min (196 km en línea recta).

Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):

LAN Airlines

Departure: SCLArrival: MDZ

🚌 By land (bus and car)

En bus el trayecto ronda las 4 h 5 min. En auto son unos 255 km por ruta, cerca de 3 h de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Mendoza?

It depends on the mode: by flight ~50 min, by bus ~4 h 5 min and by car ~3 h.

Are there flights from Santiago to Mendoza?

Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Santiago–Mendoza route is operated by LAN Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 50 min and covers about 196 km.

Is it better to fly or take the bus from Santiago to Mendoza?

Flying is much faster (~50 min vs ~4 h 5 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.

How long does it take to drive from Santiago to Mendoza?

It's about 255 km by road, roughly 3 h of driving without stops.

What is the distance between Santiago and Mendoza?

In a straight line it's about 196 km between Santiago and Mendoza.