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Rancagua - Terminal de Buses O'Higgins
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Santiago - Terminal Sur
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Bus Rancagua to Santiago: Trip Overview

Bus Rancagua to Santiago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$4
Average bus trip duration1h 25m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure3:35 AM
Distance50 miles (80 km)
Latest bus departure11:00 PM

Rancagua to Santiago Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santiago from Rancagua, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures16
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:35AM - 11:00PM
Minimum Price$3
Average Ticket Price$4
Minimum Trip Duration58m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h25m
Distance50 miles (80 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteBuses Andimar, buses TranSantin, Transportes Fuentes, Bus Norte, Buses García
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rancagua - Santiago

The best way to travel from Rancagua to Santiago is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Rancagua to Santiago takes around 1h 25m, although the fastest bus will take 58m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 53 miles (85 km) that separate the two cities.

Rancagua and Santiago are 53 miles (85 km) apart.

On average, there are 16 daily departures on this route, offered by Buses Andimar, buses TranSantin and Transportes Fuentes. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Rancagua to Santiago may vary. Simplify your trip from Rancagua to Santiago by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 3:35 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:00 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Rancagua to Santiago leave from Terminal de Buses O'Higgins and arrive at Terminal Sur. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $2.

The bus ticket costs $4 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $2 and $37, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Rancagua to Santiago. The round-trip travel time is around 1h 56m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Santiago before returning to Rancagua in the evening.

Once in Santiago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are El Biógrafo, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Cementerio General de Santiago and Parque Forestal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Rancagua to Santiago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rancagua to Santiago.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rancagua to Santiago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rancagua to Santiago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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