INTERCITY BUSES

INTERCITY BUSES

If you travel outside of Santiago, bear in mind that buses run through Chile daily at different times. Fares depend on the bus company, destination city and the season in which you travel (for example, long weekends, summer and winter vacations). The regional bus system covers the whole country, from Santiago to Arica (approximately 30 hours), and from Santiago to Punta Arenas (approximately 40 hours).

For information on the rights and duties of passengers and bus operators, you can check it here. Using the seat belt is mandatory for all passengers. In case of control, if you are not wearing your seat belt, you must pay a fine directly to the municipality of the town where you are at that moment.

The main bus terminals in Santiago are:

Terminal Buses Santiago (or Terminal Sur)

Alameda 3850, Metro Universidad de Santiago, Estación Central district. Buses depart from this terminal with destination to all of Chile and also to countries such as Argentina, Peru, Brazil and Colombia, among others.

Terminal San Borja (ex-Terminal Norte)

San Borja 235, Metro Estación Central, Estación Central district. From here buses depart with destination to central and northern areas of Chile.

Terrapuerto Los Héroes

Tucapel Jiménez 21, Metro La Moneda, Santiago district. Departures to the north and south of Chile and abroad.

Terminal Alameda

Alameda 3750, Metro Universidad de Santiago, Estación Central district. This terminal is owned by two of the largest companies in the country, Tur Bus and Pullman Bus, which travel throughout Chile.

Terminal de Buses Pajaritos

Avenida General Bonilla 5600, Metro Pajaritos, Pudahuel district. It is an intermodal station and from there buses depart to the coast, Viña del Mar and Valparaíso specifically.

Sale of intercity bus tickets

You can buy bus tickets directly at the bus terminals, at the offices of the bus companies or on their websites, or through the website www.recorrido.cl