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How to get fromRancagua to Santiagoby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancagua to Santiago by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rancagua to Estacion Central Alamedatrain train Chillán
    58 min
    $1–2

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal O'Higgins to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus Santiago
    1h
    $2–35

  3. Drive 85.7 km

    1. Drive from Rancagua to Santiagocar car 85.7 km
    1h 1m
    $11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rancagua to Santiagotaxi taxi 85.7 km
    1h 1m
    $75–95

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Estación Rancagua to Estación Centraltram tram Mtr
    1h 10m
    $1–2

Rancagua to Santiago by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.5 km
  • Duration: 58 min

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

EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from Rancagua to Estacion Central Alameda twice daily. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Andimar operates a bus from Terminal O'Higgins to Terminal Sur de Santiago every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 1h. 13 other operators also service this route.

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