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How to get fromSantiago to Playa La Ballenaby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Playa La Ballena by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Pichidanguibus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Pichidangui to La Ballenabus bus Guangualí
    3h 45m
    $14–20

  2. Bus via Valparaíso

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Rodoviario Valparaisobus bus TSantiago
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario Valparaiso to La Ballenabus bus Guangualí
    6h 25m
    $7–15

  3. Drive 180.2 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Playa La Ballenacar car 180.2 km
    1h 56m
    $23–33

  4. Bus via Quilpué

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Pajaritos to Villa Alemanabus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Villa Alemana to La Ballenabus bus Valparaiso
    7h 5m
    $7–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santiago to Playa La Ballena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 418.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Playa La Ballena, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal San Borja to La Ballena via Pichidangui in around 3h 45m.

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