What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to Santiago?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Santiago is to bus which costs $9 - $20 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to Santiago?

The fastest way to get from Lima to Santiago is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Santiago?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Santiago. However, there are services departing from Cunaco and arriving at Terminal Sur de Santiago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Lima and Santiago?

No, there is no direct train from Lima to Santiago. However, there are services departing from San Fernando and arriving at Estacion Central Alameda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Lima to Santiago?

The distance between Lima and Santiago is 221 km. The road distance is 181.7 km.

How do I travel from Lima to Santiago without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to Santiago without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $9 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Lima to Santiago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Santiago bus from?

Lima to Santiago bus services, operated by Andimar, depart from Cunaco station.

Where do I catch the Lima to Santiago train from?

Lima to Santiago train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, depart from San Fernando station.

Train or bus from Lima to Santiago?

The best way to get from Lima to Santiago is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $9 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $21 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Lima to Santiago bus arrive?

Lima to Santiago bus services, operated by Andimar, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Where does the Lima to Santiago train arrive?

Lima to Santiago train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, arrive at Estacion Central Alameda station.

Can I drive from Lima to Santiago?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Santiago is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Lima to Santiago.

Where can I stay near Santiago?

There are 3493+ hotels available in Santiago.

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There are 4 ways to get from Lima to Santiago by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cunaco to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
2h 36m
$9–19
Train
1. Take the train from San Fernando to Estacion Central Alamedatrain San Fernando / ...
3h 40m
$10–21
Drive 181.7 km
1. Drive from Lima to Santiagocar 181.7 km
2h 7m
$23–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lima to Santiagotaxi 181.7 km
2h 7m
$140–170

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Distance: 221.1 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Lima, Chile and Santiago, Chile?

Andimar operates a bus from Cunaco to Terminal Sur de Santiago hourly. Tickets cost $4–13 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Expreso Santa Cruz also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from San Fernando to Estacion Central Alameda every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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