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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: PlussChilePlussChile
11:05PM
7h15m
6:20AM
Santiago - San Borja
Cheapest
La Serena - Terminal de Buses La Serena
Cheapest
Operated by: PlussChilePlussChile
7:30AM
7h15m
2:45PM
Santiago - San Borja
2nd Cheapest
La Serena - Terminal de Buses La Serena
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: Buses RomaniBuses Romani
4:00PM
5h45m
9:45PM
Santiago - Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja
Fastest
La Serena - Terminal de Buses La Serena
Fastest
Operated by: AndimarAndimar
10:45PM
6h10m
4:55AM
Santiago - San Borja
La Serena - Terminal de Buses La Serena
Operated by: AndimarAndimar
2:15PM
7h15m
9:30PM
Santiago - San Borja
La Serena - Terminal de Buses La Serena
Bus Santiago to La Serena: Trip Overview

Bus Santiago to La Serena: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$17
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 30m
Number of daily buses62
Earliest bus departure7:30 AM
Distance398 km
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Santiago to La Serena Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses62
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:30AM - 11:59PM
Minimum PriceUS$9
Average Ticket PriceUS$17
Minimum Trip Duration5h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration6h30m
Distance398 km
Bus companies on this routePLUSS, Cikbus Elité, Buses Andimar, Buses Romani, Buses Paravias
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santiago - La Serena

The average bus ticket price from Santiago to La Serena is US$17. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santiago to La Serena 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 La Serena is around 6h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 20m.This is the time it takes to travel the 398 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santiago to La Serena can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 62 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santiago to La Serena by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Santiago to La Serena, you can travel comfortably and safely with PLUSS, Cikbus Elité, Buses Andimar.

Buses travelling between Santiago and La Serena leave from Terminal Sur or San Borja and arrive at Terminal de Buses La Serena, Rotonda La Serena.

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$9
03-18
US$9
Today
US$9
03-20
US$9
03-21
US$9
03-22
US$9
03-23
US$9
03-24
US$9
The cheapest trip from Santiago to La Serena was searched and found on Mar 24, 2024 with a price of US$9

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

You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$27 for a bus ticket from Santiago to La Serena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9 which is on 2024-03-24.

Usually Pullman San Andres 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

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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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