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How to get fromSan Rafael to Santiagoby bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Santiago by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus Santiago
    4h 7m
    $12–42

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Talca to Estacion Central Alamedatrain train Chillán
    4h 21m
    $4–6

  3. Drive 236.1 km

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Santiagocar car 236.1 km
    2h 21m
    $30–42

  4. Bus via Curicó

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Curicóbus bus Talca
    2. Take the bus from Curico to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus FlixBus CL038
    4h 17m
    $11–22

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  • Distance: 272.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

Buses Altas Cumbres operates a bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal Sur de Santiago every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Four other operators also service this route. 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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