There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Villa Alegre by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to San Javiertrain Estación Central
3h 17m$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to San Javierbus Santiago
3h 45m$15–22Drive 284.4 km
- Drive from Santiago to Villa Alegrecar 284.4 km
2h 59m$36–51Bus via San Javier
- Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to San Javierbus Santiago
3h 56m$16–24
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Villa Alegre is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Santiago to Villa Alegre is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Villa Alegre. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at San Javier via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Santiago to Villa Alegre. However, there are services departing from Estacion Central Alameda and arriving at San Javier via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Santiago and Villa Alegre is 286 km. The road distance is 284.4 km.
The best way to get from Santiago to Villa Alegre without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Santiago to Villa Alegre, including transfers.
Santiago to Villa Alegre bus services, operated by Linatal, depart from Terminal San Borja station.
Santiago to Villa Alegre train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, depart from Estacion Central Alameda station.
The best way to get from Santiago to Villa Alegre is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $22 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Villa Alegre, Maule Region, Chile?
EFE Trenes de Chile operates a train from Estacion Central Alameda to San Javier 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, Linatal operates a bus from Terminal San Borja to San Javier hourly. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +56 22 585 5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- efe.cl
Train from Estacion Central Alameda to San Javier
- Phone
- +56 73 263 3670
- [email protected]
- Website
- Linatal
Bus from Terminal San Borja to San Javier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Linatal
- Cama
- $11–14
- Semi Cama
- $9–10
- Phone
- +56 71 243 9390
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buses Altas Cumbres
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to San Javier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Buses Altas Cumbres
- Road
- $15–19
- Phone
- +56 2 776-2426
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pullman Del Sur
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to San Javier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Pullman Del Sur
- Cama
- $12–18
- Semi Cama
- $12–18
- Phone
- +56 2 2929 3549 / 9 4129 3581
- [email protected]
- Website
- Traveltur
Bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to San Javier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Traveltur
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More Questions & Answers
Santiago to Villa Alegre bus services, operated by Linatal, arrive at San Javier station.
Santiago to Villa Alegre train services, operated by EFE Trenes de Chile, arrive at San Javier station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Villa Alegre is 284 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Santiago to Villa Alegre.
There are 143+ hotels available in Villa Alegre.







