Bus from Santiago, CL to Castro, CL: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santiago to Castro on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Cruz del SurBus
Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile
Terminal Cruz del Sur de CastroCheapest
Buses ETMBus
Terminal Sur
Terminal de Buses de CastroFastest
Buses ETMBus
Terminal Sur
Terminal de Buses de CastroNo tags
Queilen BusBus
Terminal Sur
Terminal de Buses de CastroNo tags
Cruz del SurBus
Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile
Terminal Cruz del Sur de CastroNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:10 AM -03.

Get from Santiago to Castro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
16h 30mAverage Duration
1039 kmDistance
26kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santiago, CL to Castro, CL by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Santiago to Castro?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago to Castro start from $44. The average price for this route is around $67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Santiago to Castro?

    The average bus travel time from Santiago to Castro is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 1039 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h and is operated by ETM.

  3. Which bus companies service the Santiago to Castro route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from ETM, Cruz del Sur, Queilen Bus, buses TranSantin, Nar Bus, Thaebus, Buses Fierro, Andesmar, Lago Sur, Buses Expreso Del Sur, Buses García, Buses Erbuc, Buses Jet Sur, Buses JC Chile, Pullman Tur, Bus Norte.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santiago to Castro?

    The earliest bus departs from Santiago to Castro at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago to Castro?

    A bus trip from Santiago to Castro generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Santiago to Castro?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETM, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 429 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santiago to Castro?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Nar Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santiago to Castro?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Lago Sur, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santiago to Castro?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Thaebus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-26
$48
11-27
$51
Today
$61
11-29
$48
11-30
$52
12-01
$48
12-02
$48
12-03
$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santiago, CL to Castro, CL was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay from $48 to $87 for a bus ticket from Santiago, CL to Castro, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually ETM 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.

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