1. bodor
   Member

   Hey everyone. I'm trying to piece together a trip and part of it takes me from across the South American continent from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. I'm trying to keep the expense down to an absolute minimum so I'm looking for buses or trains from Santiago to Buenous Aires and then on to Rio. The length of these to jumps doesn't really matter, as I'd be more than willing to spend the extra time on a bus or train and save the extra money. Besides, it's an adventure. Right? I can't very well see the continent if I'm flying over it.

   If anyone can lend some insight and advise, I'd really appreciate it.
   Thanks!!

   Posted 7 months ago #

2. sutran
   Member

   Hey,
   I did the same trip Santiago-Buenos Aires-Iguacu by bus. It's a long ride, I don't remeber exactely how long it takes, but you can make a few stops in other cities.... Santiago-Mendoza-Cordoba-Buenos Aires-Iguacu-porto alegre-curitiba-Rio

   Posted 7 months ago #

3. conon
   Member

   see :
   www.viabariloche.com.ar
   i know the co provides a very good service with very comfortable buses.
   it has a service from Buenos Aires to Santiago and the way back.

   it not only goes to the south but also to the waterfalls
   lots of luck

   Posted 7 months ago #

4. dodoko
   Member

   Hi,

   Sorry I can't help you with your question but if you find out any answers please let me know as I am including this overland trip in my RTW itinerary and like you am feeling a bit clueless about it all.

   Posted 7 months ago #

5. erupon
   Member

   Hi,

   My sister and i are planning to do roughly the same trip in august. I´m currently in viña del mar in chile working but when i finish my placement my sister is flying out and we hope to get from santiago to buenos aires, iguassu falls, rio and then possibly come back to santiago via asunción in paraguay. Like you we are probably going to travel by bus because we are definitely not millionaires(!) and also we want to see as much of the countries we´re going through as possible. When are you starting your trip? Let me know if you find any bargains! Chao!Sophs.

   Posted 7 months ago #

6. gertup
   Member

   hi, just been in Rio, it takes 48 hours in all to get there from BA, 28 to foz then another 28 roughly to Rio, its also definately worth stopping at the falls both sides a real experience i heard, hope i get to do it soon,

   happy planning

   Posted 7 months ago #

7. judd
   Member

   I have read in other travel forums the recommendation to fly lanchile, looking for last minute flishts $76 round trip santiago/buenos aires. You might then do the rest by bus. Just passing on their tips.

   Posted 7 months ago #

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