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TodayApr 19
from $30
TomorrowApr 20
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SunApr 21
from $28
MonApr 22
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TueApr 23
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from $30
ThuApr 25
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FriApr 26

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Santiago - San Borja
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Antofagasta - Terminal Antofagasta
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2:30PM
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Antofagasta - Terminal Antofagasta
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Santiago - Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja
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Antofagasta - Terminal Antofagasta
Bus Santiago to Antofagasta: Trip Overview

Bus Santiago to Antofagasta: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39
Average bus trip duration18h 20m
Number of daily buses37
Earliest bus departure7:30 AM
Distance679 miles (1094 km)
Latest bus departure11:50 PM

Santiago to Antofagasta Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures37
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:30AM - 11:50PM
Minimum Price$28
Average Ticket Price$39
Minimum Trip Duration17h
Average Bus Trip Duration18h20m
Distance679 miles (1094 km)
Bus Companies on This RoutePluss Chile, Cikbus Elité, Buses Andimar, Pullman San Andres
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santiago - Antofagasta

The bus is the best choice to get to Antofagasta without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Santiago to Antofagasta takes around 18h 20m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 17h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 677 miles (1091 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Santiago and Antofagasta is 677 miles (1091 km).

You can choose from 37 travel times and travel with Pluss Chile, Cikbus Elité and Buses Andimar. The number of buses operating from Santiago to Antofagasta may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Santiago to Antofagasta a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 7:30 AM and 11:50 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Santiago to Antofagasta start their journey at Terminal Sur and wind up at Terminal Antofagasta. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $29.

You can expect to pay around $39 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $29 and $59, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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
04/17
No data
04/18
$32
Today
$32
04/20
$32
04/21
$32
04/22
$28
04/23
$32
04/24
$32
The cheapest trip from Santiago to Antofagasta was searched and found on Apr 22, 2024 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $45 for a bus ticket from Santiago to Antofagasta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2024-04-22.

Usually Cikbus Elité / Ciktur 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Santiago to Antofagasta.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santiago to Antofagasta, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santiago to Antofagasta will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santiago to Antofagasta.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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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Bus from Antofagasta to Santiago

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