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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santiago to La Serena

Composite routes from Santiago to La Serena

Cheapest
4 h 32 min
Car
473 km.
from $26
Fastest
1 h 8 min
Plane
Other
7 h 20 min
398 km.
from $21.15

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$119.57

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$119.57

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$119.57

Bus operators

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

Flixbus Chile

Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87
Bus from Santiago to La
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.33

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$39.13

Pullman San Andrés

Email:
contacto@transportestransmat.cl
Website:
pullmansanandres.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

Condor Bus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7528
Email:
clientescondor@condorbus.cl
Website:
condorbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$27.17

Andimar

Phone:
+56 22 683 8528
Email:
hola@andimar.cl
Website:
andimar.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$23.91

Ramos Cholele

Phone:
+56 57 226 9210
Email:
consultas@ramoscholele.cl
Website:
busesramoscholele.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$10.87

Expreso Norte

Phone:
+56 2 3304 8632
Website:
expresonorte.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.47–$20.65

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.77–$22.83
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Peaje
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$13.04
Bus from Peaje Las Vegas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.43–$20.65

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
contacto@ciktur.cl
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$33.70

Buses Romani

Phone:
+56 51 221 5300
Email:
atencionalcliente@romani.cl
Website:
busesromani.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$19.57

Buses Serena Mar

Phone:
+56 94 915 6683
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/serena-mar
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$23.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to La Serena?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to La Serena is to bus via Santiago which costs $8.70 - $11.96 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to La Serena?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to La Serena is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and La Serena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Terminal de Buses La Serena. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Santiago to La Serena?

The distance between Santiago and La Serena is 407 km. The road distance is 473.4 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to La Serena without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to La Serena without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $8.15 - $39.13 .

How long does it take to get from Santiago to La Serena?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Santiago to La Serena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to La Serena bus from?

Santiago to La Serena bus services, operated by Andimar, depart from Terminal San Borja station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to La Serena?

The best way to get from Santiago to La Serena is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8.15 - $39.13 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Santiago to La Serena bus arrive?

Santiago to La Serena bus services, operated by Andimar, arrive at Terminal de Buses La Serena station.

Can I drive from Santiago to La Serena?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to La Serena is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Santiago to La Serena.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santiago to La Serena?

Book your Santiago to La Serena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Serena?

There are 1445+ hotels available in La Serena. Prices start at $1 per night.
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