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How to get fromSan Javier to Santiagoby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Javier to Santiago by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Rancagua

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Javier to Terminal O'Higginsbus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Terminal O'Higgins to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus Santiago
    3h 28m
    $12–48

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Talca to Estacion Central Alamedatrain train Chillán
    4h 19m
    $5–9

  3. Drive 275.6 km

    1. Drive from San Javier to Santiagocar car 275.6 km
    2h 46m
    $34–50

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Javier to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus Santiago
    3h 46m
    $12–19

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  • Distance: 303.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between San Javier, Maule Region, Chile and Santiago, Chile?

You can take a bus from San Javier to Terminal Sur de Santiago via Terminal O'Higgins in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from Talca to Estacion Central Alameda twice daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 51m.

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