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How to get fromSantiago to San Javierby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talcatrain train Estación Central
    3h 25m
    $4–9

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to San Javierbus bus Santiago
    3h 45m
    $12–19

  3. Drive 274.7 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to San Javiercar car 274.7 km
    2h 48m
    $34–49

  4. Bus via Rancagua

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal O'Higginsbus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Terminal O'Higgins to San Javierbus bus Santiago
    4h 25m
    $11–44

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  • Distance: 273.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

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. Alternatively, Buses Altas Cumbres operates a bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to San Javier hourly. Tickets cost $12–19 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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