There are 5 ways to get from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus Santiago
4h 2m$12–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talcatrain Estación Central
4h 18m$4–7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santiago-SCL to Talca263.4 km
2h 40mDrive 263.4 km
- Drive from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talcacar 263.4 km
2h 40m$33–47Bus via Santiago
- Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus Santiago-Talca
4h 11m$12–18
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca is to train which costs $3 - $7 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca. However, there are services departing from Estación de Buses Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez and arriving at Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli via Terminal Sur de Santiago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca. However, there are services departing from Estacion Central Alameda and arriving at Talca via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Santiago Airport (SCL) and Talca is 269 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.
The best way to get from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $11 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca, including transfers.
Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca bus services, operated by Buses Altas Cumbres, depart from Terminal Sur de Santiago station.
Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, depart from Estacion Central Alameda station.
The best way to get from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $11 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Santiago Airport (SCL), Chile and Talca, Chile?
Buses Altas Cumbres operates a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talca 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +56 22 585 5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- efe.cl
Train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talca
- Phone
- +56 71 243 9390
- [email protected]
- Website
- busesaltascumbres.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- busesaltascumbres.cl
- Road
- $14–17
- [email protected]
- Website
- busessetter.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14
- Schedules at
- busessetter.cl
- Phone
- +56 2 776-2426
- [email protected]
- Website
- pdelsur.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- pdelsur.cl
- Cama
- $11–16
- Semi Cama
- $11–16
- Phone
- +56 600 600 0018
- [email protected]
- Website
- pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Book at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Salón Cama
- $16–35
- Phone
- +56 22 748 6521
- [email protected]
- Website
- tepualvip.cl
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Book at
- tepualvip.cl
- Phone
- +56 71 221 1010
- [email protected]
- Website
- busestalcaparisylondres.cl
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- busestalcaparisylondres.cl
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santiago-SCL to Talca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca bus services, operated by Buses Altas Cumbres, arrive at Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli station.
Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, arrive at Talca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Talca.
There are 117+ hotels available in Talca.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santiago Airport (SCL) and Talca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.