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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: La SerenaDeparture location: Terminal de Buses La SerenaArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: Terminal de Buses San Borja
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: La SerenaDeparture location: Terminal de Buses La SerenaArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: Terminal de Buses San Borja
- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: La SerenaDeparture location: Terminal de Buses La SerenaArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja
- Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: La SerenaDeparture location: Terminal de Buses La SerenaArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja
- Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: La SerenaDeparture location: Terminal de Buses La SerenaArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja
Bus La Serena to Santiago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 4.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the power outlets. Pluss Chile ticket prices on this trip start at $10.00
Based on 25 reviews, the company was rated 4.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the value for money but often complained with the wifi. Buses Andimar ticket prices on this trip start at $12.00
Andimar La Serena Santiago recent customer reviews
It was an relaxed drive
Based on 65 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Cikbus Elité ticket prices on this trip start at $10.00
Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Buses Romani ticket prices on this trip start at $18.00
Based on 53 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Buses Paravias ticket prices on this trip start at $10.00
Paravias La Serena Santiago recent customer reviews
I had selected an upstairs aisle seat and ended up in a cramped downstairs window seat. Uncomfortable and no place to put personal belongings.
La Serena to Santiago Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 71 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 12:01AM - 11:59PM |
Minimum Price | $9 |
Average Ticket Price | $16 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 5h10m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 6h30m |
Distance | 247 miles (398 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | Pluss Chile, Buses Andimar, Cikbus Elité, Buses Romani, Buses Paravias |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in La Serena and Santiago?
Amunátegui 107, La Serena, Región de Coquimbo, Chile
Terminal de Buses La SerenaPanamericana Norte 208, La Serena, Región de Coquimbo, Chile
Rotonda La SerenaSantiago - Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3850, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Terminal SurSan Francisco de Borja 199-225, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
San BorjaTucapel Jiménez 21, 8340528 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Terminal Los HéroesPdte. Riesco 6391-6399, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Terminal ETMAv. Gral. Oscar Bonilla 418, Lo Prado, Región Metropolitana, Chile
PajaritosJuan Esteban Montero 5688, Las Condes, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
SantiagoFrequently asked questions for your trip La Serena - Santiago
Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Santiago without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.
On average, the trip from La Serena to Santiago takes around 6h 30m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 5h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 247 miles (398 km) that separate the two cities.
The distance separating La Serena and Santiago is 247 miles (398 km).
About 71 buses travel this route daily, provided by Pluss Chile, Buses Andimar and Cikbus Elité. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from La Serena to Santiago may vary. Want to make your bus journey from La Serena to Santiago as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service operates between 12:01 AM and 11:59 PM.
The majority of buses traveling from La Serena to Santiago start their journey at Terminal de Buses La Serena and wind up at San Borja. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from La Serena to Santiago by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $10.
You can expect to pay around $16 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $10 and $35, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.
Once in Santiago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Parque O'Higgins, Plaza de Armas, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, El Biógrafo and Cerro San Cristóbal.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from La Serena to Santiago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $19 for a bus ticket from La Serena to Santiago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2024-05-01.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from La Serena to Santiago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from La Serena to Santiago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from La Serena to Santiago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from La Serena to Santiago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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Popular Buses Connecting La Serena
Buses Leaving from La Serena
- Bus from La Serena to Valparaiso
- Bus La Serena - Ovalle
- La Serena - Copiapo
- Bus from La Serena to Los Vilos
- Bus La Serena - Vallenar
- La Serena - Calama
- Bus from La Serena to Vicuña
- Bus La Serena - San Pedro de Atacama
- La Serena - Antofagasta
- Bus from La Serena to Vina del Mar
- Bus La Serena - Coquimbo
- La Serena - Arica
- Bus from La Serena to Caldera
- Bus La Serena - Iquique
- La Serena - Chañaral
Buses Going to La Serena
- Bus from Ovalle to La Serena
- Bus Valparaiso - La Serena
- Antofagasta - La Serena
- Bus from Vallenar to La Serena
- Bus Calama - La Serena
- Copiapo - La Serena
- Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to La Serena
- Bus Vina del Mar - La Serena
- Arica - La Serena
- Bus from Vicuña to La Serena
- Bus Iquique - La Serena
- Talca - La Serena
- Bus from Coquimbo to La Serena
- Bus Los Andes - La Serena
- Casablanca - La Serena
Popular Buses Connecting Santiago
Buses Leaving from Santiago
- Bus from Santiago to Mendoza
- Bus Santiago - Temuco
- Santiago - Antofagasta
- Bus from Santiago to Talca
- Bus Santiago - Rancagua
- Santiago - Valdivia
- Bus from Santiago to Matanzas
- Bus Santiago - San Antonio
- Santiago - Santa Cruz
- Bus from Santiago to Castro
- Bus Santiago - Puerto Varas
- Santiago - Punta Arenas
- Bus from Santiago to La Unión
- Bus Santiago - Puerto Natales
- Santiago - Arica
Buses Going to Santiago
- Bus from Concepción to Santiago
- Bus Temuco - Santiago
- Talca - Santiago
- Bus from Rancagua to Santiago
- Bus Valdivia - Santiago
- Castro - Santiago
- Bus from San Antonio to Santiago
- Bus Vina del Mar - Santiago
- Pichilemu - Santiago
- Bus from Arica to Santiago
- Bus Antofagasta - Santiago
- Puerto Varas - Santiago
- Bus from San Pedro de la Paz to Santiago
- Bus Los Angeles - Santiago
- Osorno Province - Santiago
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Santiago to Valparaiso
- Bus Santiago - Pucon
- Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama
- Bus from Calama to Santiago
- Bus Puerto Montt - Santiago
- San Pedro de Atacama - Santiago
- Bus from Santiago to Calama
- Bus Valparaiso - Santiago
- Santiago - Vina del Mar
- Bus from Santiago to La Serena
- Bus Pucon - Puerto Montt
- Santiago - Pichilemu
- Bus from Puerto Montt to Pucon
- Bus La Serena - Santiago
- Antofagasta - San Pedro de Atacama