What is the distance between Santiago and Machali?

The distance between the two cities is 53 miles (85 km).

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

If you're headed to Machali from Santiago, chances are that your bus will depart from Terminal Sur and arrive at Terminal Machali. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Santiago to Machali from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santiago to Machali on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile	1h 56m	8:26pm	Machali	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:45pm	Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile	1h 56m	6:41pm	Machali	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Santiago,RegionMetropolitana,Chile	1h 56m	6:21pm	Machali	No tags

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Get from Santiago to Machali

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 56mAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santiago and Machali?

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

Stops in Machali

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

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Transportes Fuentes

A good way to travel this route is with Transportes Fuentes buses. The company offers 3 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $6 and the shortest trip taking about 116. Transportes Fuentes gets you where you want to go for a fair price.

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

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

What is the distance between Santiago and Machali?
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The cheapest trip from Santiago, CL to Machali was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 Santiago, CL to Machali, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $5 for a bus ticket from Santiago, CL to Machali 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.