What is the travel distance from Machali to Santiago?

About 53 miles (85 km) separate Machali and Santiago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Machali to Santiago?

The majority of buses traveling from Machali to Santiago start their journey at Terminal Machali and wind up at Terminal Sur. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Santiago?

Once in Santiago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Teatro Municipal de Santiago, Plaza de Armas, Cerro San Cristóbal, Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino and Barrio Bellavista.

Bus Machali to Santiago from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Machali to Santiago on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Machali	1h 45m	7:15am	Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Machali	2h	7:30am	Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Machali	2h	7:40am	Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Machali	2h	7:55am	Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Machali	1h 45m	7:15am	Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile	No tags

Get from Machali to Santiago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2hAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Machali and Santiago?

Stops in Machali

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Terminal Machali
Los Andes 1705, Machalí, VI Región, Chile

Stops in Santiago

A
Terminal Sur
Santiago - Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3850, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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B
San Borja
San Francisco de Borja 199-225, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
C
Terminal Los Héroes
Tucapel Jiménez 21, 8340528 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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D
Terminal ETM
Pdte. Riesco 6391-6399, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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E
Pajaritos
Av. Gral. Oscar Bonilla 418, Lo Prado, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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F
Santiago
Juan Esteban Montero 5688, Las Condes, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Transportes Fuentes

Transportes Fuentes offers 2 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $6. The quickest ride takes around 113. Transportes Fuentes offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.

CL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Machali to Santiago, CL by bus

What is the travel distance from Machali to Santiago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Machali to Santiago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Santiago?

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The cheapest trip from Machali to Santiago, CL was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $6 for a bus ticket from Machali to Santiago, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-25.