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How to get fromSantiago to El Carmenby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to El Carmen by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to El Carmenbus bus Santiago
    5h 40m
    $11–21

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Chillántrain train Estación Central
    2. Take the bus from Paseo La Merced to El Carmenbus bus Chillán
    6h 23m
    $7–23

  3. Drive 444.3 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to El Carmencar car 444.3 km
    4h 46m
    $55–80

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)plane plane SCL - CCP
    2. Take the bus from Concepción to Terminal María Teresabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal María Teresa to El Carmenbus bus
    7h 19m
    $42–89

  5. Bus via San Carlos

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Agencia San Carlos - Eme Busbus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Paseo La Merced to El Carmenbus bus Chillán
    7h 16m
    $17–23

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 442.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and El Carmen, Ñuble Region, Chile?

TranSantin operates a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to El Carmen twice daily. Tickets cost $11–21 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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