San Rafael to San Bernardo by bus
San Bernardo lies 246 km (153 mi) north-west of San Rafael, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 40 min including stops, over roughly 300 km (186 mi) of road.
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| San Rafael | San Bernardo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 118,009 | 249,858 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 571 m (1,873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 4427–5753 | 8050000 |
What changes when you arrive in San Bernardo
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book buses from San Rafael to San Bernardo
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Staying in San Bernardo
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Common questions
How far is San Bernardo from San Rafael?
246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Rafael; by road roughly 300 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Rafael to San Bernardo by bus?
About 4 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Rafael and San Bernardo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Bernardo?
The Peso (CLP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.