What is the travel distance from Tocopilla to Santiago?

About 784 miles (1263 km) separate Tocopilla and Santiago.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Tocopilla to Santiago start their journey at Parada de Autobus Tocopilla and wind up at San Borja. 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.

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 El Biógrafo, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, Plaza de Armas, La Chascona House and Cerro San Cristóbal.

Bus Tocopilla to Santiago from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tocopilla to Santiago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30am	Tocopilla	21h 20m	4:50am	San Borja	Cheapest
	Bus	3:30pm	Tocopilla	20h 30m	12:00pm	San Borja	Fastest
	Bus	7:30am	Tocopilla	21h 20m	4:50am	San Borja	No tags
	Bus	12:35am	Tocopilla (Terminal de buses Tocopilla)	21h	9:35pm	Terminal San Borja	No tags
Andimar + Flixbus Chile	Bus	10:35pm	Tocopilla (Terminal de buses Tocopilla)	22h 35m	9:10pm	Santiago (Los Libertadores)	No tags

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Get from Tocopilla to Santiago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

21hAverage Duration

785 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

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Pluss Chile

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Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

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Buses Andimar

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Staff4.4

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.2

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

Where are the popular stops in Tocopilla and Santiago?

Stops in Tocopilla

A - Parada de Autobus Tocopilla

B - Plaza De Armas

Stops in Santiago

A - San Borja

B - Terminal Sur

C - Terminal Los Héroes

D - Terminal ETM

E - Pajaritos

F - Santiago

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

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tocopilla to Santiago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Santiago?

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The cheapest trip from Tocopilla to Santiago, CL was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $58 for a bus ticket from Tocopilla to Santiago, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-21.