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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Terminal Sur | Terminal San Carlos | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Los Héroes | Terminal San Carlos | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Sur | Terminal San Carlos | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Santiago Terminal Sul | San Carlos Terminal de Buses | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Sur | Terminal San Carlos | No tags |
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Get from Santiago to San Carlos
The journey takes about 3 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santiago and San Carlos?
Stops in Santiago
- ATucapel Jiménez 21, 8340528 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- BSantiago - Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3850, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- C
San Borja
San Francisco de Borja 199-225, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile - DPdte. Riesco 6391-6399, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- EAv. Gral. Oscar Bonilla 418, Lo Prado, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- F
Santiago
Juan Esteban Montero 5688, Las Condes, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Stops in San Carlos
- AIndependencia 902-994, San Carlos, Región del Bío Bío, Chile
- B
Terminal Tur Bus de San Carlos
Camino A Cape 761-1103, San Carlos, Región del Bío Bío, Chile - C
san carlos
Sgto Juan de Dios Aldea Fonseca 530, San Carlos, Región del Bío Bío, Chile
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santiago, CL to San Carlos, CL by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Santiago to San Carlos?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago to San Carlos start from $15. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santiago to San Carlos?
The average bus travel time from Santiago to San Carlos is 3h 57m, covering a distance of 350 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 55m and is operated by Eme Bus.
Which bus companies service the Santiago to San Carlos route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Eme Bus, Buses Iver Grama.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santiago to San Carlos?
The earliest bus departs from Santiago to San Carlos at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago to San Carlos?
A bus trip from Santiago to San Carlos generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santiago to San Carlos?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Buses Iver Grama, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santiago to San Carlos?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Eme Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santiago to San Carlos?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Eme Bus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santiago to San Carlos?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Eme Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santiago, CL to San Carlos, CL was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santiago, CL to San Carlos, CL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $14 to $37 for a bus ticket from Santiago, CL to San Carlos, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-29.
