What is the cheapest way to get from La Serena to Santiago?

The cheapest way to get from La Serena to Santiago is to bus via Quilimarí which costs $12 - $35 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Serena to Santiago?

The fastest way to get from La Serena to Santiago is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $22 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between La Serena and Santiago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de buses La Serena and arriving at Santiago. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from La Serena to Santiago?

The distance between La Serena and Santiago is 401 km. The road distance is 473.4 km.

How do I travel from La Serena to Santiago without a car?

The best way to get from La Serena to Santiago without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $8 - $75.

How long does it take to get from La Serena to Santiago?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from La Serena to Santiago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Serena to Santiago bus from?

La Serena to Santiago bus services, operated by Flixbus Chile, depart from Terminal de buses La Serena station.

Bus or fly from La Serena to Santiago?

The best way to get from La Serena to Santiago is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $22 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $75 and takes 6h.

Where does the La Serena to Santiago bus arrive?

La Serena to Santiago bus services, operated by Flixbus Chile, arrive at Santiago station.

Can I drive from La Serena to Santiago?

Yes, the driving distance between La Serena to Santiago is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from La Serena to Santiago.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Serena to Santiago?

Book your La Serena to Santiago bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Santiago?

There are 3438+ hotels available in Santiago.

La Serena to Santiago - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Serena to Santiago by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane LSC - SCL
1h 17m
$23–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Santiagobus FlixBus CL043 / ...
6h
$8–75
Drive 473.4 km
1. Drive from La Serena to Santiagocar 473.4 km
4h 52m
$59–85
Bus via Santiago (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Coquimbo to Santiagobus FlixBus CL040
6h 41m
$51–155
Bus via Quilimarí
1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Pichidangui - Crucebus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Pichidangui - Cruce to Terminal San Borjabus Santiago
6h 55m
$12–31

La Serena to Santiago by bus

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Distance: 401.2 km
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between La Serena, Chile and Santiago, Chile?

Sky Airline, JetSMART, and LATAM Chile fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus Chile operates a bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Santiago hourly. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h. 11 other operators also service this route.

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