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How to get fromSantiago to San Rafaelby train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talcatrain train Estación Central
    3h 49m
    $5–6

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus bus Santiago
    4h 27m
    $14–42

  3. Drive 236.4 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to San Rafaelcar car 236.4 km
    2h 23m
    $30–43

  4. Bus via Curicó

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal de Buses de Curicóbus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Curicó to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus bus Talca
    4h 36m
    $11–87

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  • Distance: 272.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and San Rafael, 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 Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Four other operators also service this route.

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