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TodayMar 19
from US$34
TomorrowMar 20
from US$28
ThuMar 21
from US$28
FriMar 22
from US$28
SatMar 23
from US$34
SunMar 24
from US$28
MonMar 25
TueMar 26
from US$33

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: PlussChilePlussChile
11:30PM
18h40m
6:10PM
Santiago - San Borja
Antofagasta - Terminal Antofagasta
Operated by: PlussChilePlussChile
8:00AM
18h20m
2:20AM
Santiago - San Borja
Antofagasta - Terminal Antofagasta
Operated by: PlussChilePlussChile
11:05PM
1d3h
2:20AM
Santiago - San Borja
Antofagasta - Terminal Antofagasta
Operated by: PlussChilePlussChile
11:15PM
18h55m
6:10PM
Santiago - San Borja
Antofagasta - Terminal Antofagasta
Bus Santiago to Antofagasta: Trip Overview

Bus Santiago to Antofagasta: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration18h 40m
Number of daily buses31
Earliest bus departure7:30 AM
Distance1094 km
Latest bus departure11:50 PM

Santiago to Antofagasta Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses31
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:30AM - 11:50PM
Minimum PriceUS$28
Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Minimum Trip Duration16h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration18h40m
Distance1094 km
Bus companies on this routePLUSS, Cikbus Elité, Pullman San Andres, Buses Andimar
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santiago - Antofagasta

The average bus ticket price from Santiago to Antofagasta is US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santiago to Antofagasta 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 Santiago and Antofagasta is around 18h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 20m.This is the time it takes to travel the 1091 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santiago to Antofagasta can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santiago to Antofagasta by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Santiago to Antofagasta, you can travel comfortably and safely with PLUSS, Cikbus Elité, Pullman San Andres.

Buses travelling between Santiago and Antofagasta leave from Terminal Sur or San Borja and arrive at Terminal Antofagasta, Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda, 253, Terminal Flota Barrios.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03-17
US$28
03-18
US$27
Today
US$28
03-20
US$28
03-21
US$28
03-22
US$28
03-23
US$32
03-24
US$28
The cheapest trip from Santiago to Antofagasta was searched and found on Mar 18, 2024 with a price of US$27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santiago to Antofagasta, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$53 for a bus ticket from Santiago to Antofagasta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$28 which is on 2024-03-21.

Usually Pullman San Andres, Cikbus Elité / Ciktur will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santiago to Antofagasta.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santiago to Antofagasta will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santiago to Antofagasta.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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