What is the distance between La Serena and Copiapo?

About 184 miles (297 km) separate La Serena and Copiapo.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from La Serena to Copiapo?

If you're headed to Copiapo from La Serena, chances are that your bus will leave from Terminal de Buses La Serena and arrive at Terminal Flota Barrios de Copiapó. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus La Serena to Copiapo from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for La Serena to Copiapo on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	7:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	3h 50m	9:00pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	6:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	8:20am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	6h 30m	8:10am	Copiapo	No tags

Next departures for La Serena to Copiapo on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	9:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	3h 50m	9:00pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	6:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h	5:35am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	6h 30m	8:10am	Copiapo	No tags

Next departures for La Serena to Copiapo on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	9:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	3h 50m	9:00pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	7:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h	5:35am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	6h 30m	8:10am	Copiapo	No tags

Next departures for La Serena to Copiapo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 10m	1:05am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	3h 50m	9:00pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	7:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	6h 30m	8:10am	Copiapo	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	8:20am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags

Next departures for La Serena to Copiapo on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	9:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	3:50pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h	7:50pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	9:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	8:20am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	8:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags

Next departures for La Serena to Copiapo on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	7:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	3h 50m	9:00pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 20m	6:45am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	4h 15m	8:20am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	6h 30m	8:10am	Copiapo	No tags

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Get from La Serena to Copiapo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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Where are the popular stops in La Serena and Copiapo?

Stops in La Serena

A - Terminal de Buses La Serena

B - Rotonda La Serena

Stops in Copiapo

A - Terminal Flota Barrios de Copiapó

B - Terminal de Buses de Copiapó

C - Parada de Autobuses de Copiapó - Ramadilla

D - Parada de Autobuses de Copiapo - Llanta

E - Terminal Nueva Andimar Vip de Copiapó

Frequently asked questions about traveling from La Serena, CL to Copiapo by bus

What is the distance between La Serena and Copiapo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from La Serena to Copiapo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$11

11/16

$11

Today

$11

11/18

$8

11/19

$8

11/20

$8

11/21

$8

11/22

$8

The cheapest trip from La Serena, CL to Copiapo was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from La Serena, CL to Copiapo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $56 for a bus ticket from La Serena, CL to Copiapo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Pluss Chile will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.