Illapel para La Serena Bus

The Illapel to La Serena bus route is one of the busiest routes in the Coquimbo region. Illapel is an agricultural and mining commune. Thanks to this, it is known as "Tierra de sol y oro" (Land of sun and gold). La Serena is the second oldest city in Chile and is the capital of the Coquimbo region. The distance between these two cities is 278 km, and the bus journey takes about 5 hours. The price of an Illapel to La Serena bus ticket can vary between USD 8 and 14. redBus offers you all the necessary information in real-time so you can make your reservation with peace of mind.

Bus operators serving this route

Some of the most popular operators offering Illapel to La Serena bus services are:

• Cosmic Express is the operator offering the most buses from Illapel to La Serena. There are up to 21 buses every day. The price of a bus ticket from this operator is USD 10.91.
• Susana Express offers one of the cheapest Illapel to La Serena bus fares. The first bus from this operator departs at 9:40 am.
• Etika Express offers up to 12 buses every day. The Illapel to La Serena bus fare is USD 10.91. The last Etika Express bus leaves at 17:00.
• Supernice Grassland, the last bus from this operator, departs at 21:30 and arrives in La Serena at 02:42. The average bus ticket price is USD 11.11.
• Maraliner offers the cheapest bus at the cost of USD 8.66. The bus travel time from Illapel to La Serena is 5 hours 12 minutes.

Things to see in La Serena

La Serna is a historic city, and its attractions range from excellent cuisine to beaches and historic tours. Below are some of the places you can't miss when taking an Illapel to La Serena bus:

• La Silla Astronomical Observatory: Inaugurated in 1969, this observatory receives visitors all year round except during July and August.
• Pingüino de Humboldt National Reserve: Created in 1990, this reserve is home to a large number of endangered species. In this reserve, you can go sightseeing, sailing, diving, recreational fishing and more.
• Playa de Totoralillo: It is a beach of about 2 kilometres with clearer waters than you would usually find in Chile.
• Damas Island: This island belongs to the Humboldt penguin national reserve and offers beautiful scenery.

Advantages of booking with redBus

By booking your Illapel to La Serena bus ticket online with redBus, you can benefit from many things such as:

• Customer service. The redBus staff are well qualified to offer you assistance if you have any problems when making your booking. You can contact customer service 24/7.
• User-friendly platform. The redBus website is intuitive and easy to use. You can filter your search results according to your needs.
• Best price. redBus does not charge any intermediary fees and offers exclusive discounts to its users.
• The best options. redBus works with the best operators to offer a quality experience to all its users.

La Serena is the perfect starting point to get to know the region of Coquimbo. La Serena is the capital of this region. La Serena is a friendly city full of activities. You can start planning your trip by booking your Illapel to La Serena bus tickets. Book your tickets in advance and get ready to enjoy your trip.