What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to Vallenar?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Vallenar is to bus which costs $9 - $75 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to Vallenar?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Vallenar is to fly and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $50 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Vallenar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Terminal de Buses Municipal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Santiago to Vallenar?

The distance between Santiago and Vallenar is 721 km. The road distance is 663.3 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to Vallenar without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to Vallenar without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $9 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Vallenar?

The bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Municipal takes 9h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Vallenar bus from?

Santiago to Vallenar bus services, operated by Pullman San Andres, depart from Terminal San Borja station.

Where does the Santiago to Vallenar bus arrive?

Santiago to Vallenar bus services, operated by Pullman San Andres, arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal station.

Can I drive from Santiago to Vallenar?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Vallenar is 663 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Santiago to Vallenar.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santiago to Vallenar?

Book your Santiago to Vallenar bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vallenar?

There are 29+ hotels available in Vallenar.

Santiago to Vallenar - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to Vallenar by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Municipalbus Santiago
9h
$9–75
Drive 663.3 km
1. Drive from Santiago to Vallenarcar 663.3 km
7h 18m
$82–119
Fly to Chamonate Airport, bus
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane SCL - CPO
2. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Castherbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Copiapó - Turbus to Terminal Vallenar - Turbusbus
6h 45m
$50–292
Bus via Batuco
1. Take the bus from Batuco to Terminal de Buses Municipalbus Calama / ...
9h 47m
$24–49
Fly to La Florida Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to La Florida Airport (LSC)plane SCL - LSC
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Serena Airport to Tongoyshuttle
3. Take the bus from Tongoy to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal de Buses Municipalbus
8h 29m
$94–222

Santiago to Vallenar by bus

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Distance: 720.9 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Vallenar, Chile?

Pullman San Andres operates a bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Municipal hourly. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 9h. Eight other operators also service this route.

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