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Wed20 Mar
from US$9
Thu21 Mar
from US$9
Fri22 Mar
from US$9
Sat23 Mar
from US$9
Sun24 Mar
from US$9
Mon25 Mar
from US$9
Tue26 Mar
Wed27 Mar

Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

One passenger / one way

Operated by: PlussChilePlussChile
23:05
7h15m
06:20
Santiago - San Borja
Cheapest
La Serena - Terminal de Buses La Serena
Cheapest
Operated by: PlussChilePlussChile
09:30
7h15m
16:45
Santiago - San Borja
2nd Cheapest
La Serena - Terminal de Buses La Serena
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: Buses RomaniBuses Romani
16:00
5h45m
21:45
Santiago - Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja
Fastest
La Serena - Terminal de Buses La Serena
Fastest
Operated by: AndimarAndimar
08:50
6h10m
15:00
Santiago - San Borja
La Serena - Terminal de Buses La Serena
Operated by: AndimarAndimar
11:00
6h10m
17:10
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 departure07:30
Distance247 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Santiago to La Serena buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses62
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures07:30 - 23:59
Minimum PriceUS$9
Average Ticket PriceUS$17
Minimum Trip Duration5h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration6h30m
Distance247 miles
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 247 miles 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 your 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
17/03
US$9
Today
US$9
19/03
US$9
20/03
US$9
21/03
US$9
22/03
US$9
23/03
US$9
24/03
US$9
The cheapest trip from Santiago to La Serena was searched and found on 24 Mar 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 1 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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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santiago to La Serena will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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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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