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Bus Rio de Janeiro to Santiago: Trip Overview

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Santiago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$262
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 14h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:00 PM
Distance2926 km

Rio de Janeiro to Santiago Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santiago from Rio de Janeiro, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:00PM
Minimum PriceUS$259
Average Ticket PriceUS$262
Minimum Trip Duration2d13h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d14h
Distance2926 km
Bus companies on this routeJBL Turismo
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - Santiago

The average bus ticket price from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is US$262. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago is around 2d 14h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 13h.This is the time it takes to travel the 2918 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago, you can travel comfortably and safely with JBL Turismo.

Buses travelling between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago leave from Novo Rio or Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim and arrive at Terminal Sur, San Borja, Terminal Los Héroes.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

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