Puente Alto to San Juan by bus
San Juan lies 300 km (187 mi) north-east of Puente Alto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 366 km (228 mi) of road.
| Puente Alto | San Juan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 568,106 | 109,123 |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,297 ft) | 646 m (2,119 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/San_Juan) |
| Postal codes | 8150000 | 3306–6277 |
What changes when you arrive in San Juan
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from Puente Alto to San Juan
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Staying in San Juan
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Common questions
How far is San Juan from Puente Alto?
300 km (187 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Puente Alto; by road roughly 366 km (228 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puente Alto to San Juan by bus?
About 5 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puente Alto and San Juan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Juan?
The Peso (ARS).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.