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How to get fromTalcahuano to Santa María Islandby taxi, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Talcahuano to Santa María Island by taxi, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Talcahuano to Lotataxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Lota to Isla Santa Maríacarferry car ferry Isla Santa María
    3h 11m
    $52–59

  2. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Juan Antonio Rios esq Igancio Diaz Poniente to Grecia esq 12 De Octubrebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Grecia esq 12 De Octubre to Lotataxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Lota to Isla Santa Maríacarferry car ferry
    6h 3m
    $51–61

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Talcahuano to Santa María Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Talcahuano, Chile and Santa María Island, Biobío, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Talcahuano to Santa María Island. However, you can take the taxi to Lota then take the car ferry to Isla Santa María. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Grecia esq 12 De Octubre, take the taxi to Lota, then take the car ferry to Isla Santa María.

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