Buses to Santiago
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Santiago, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago to Rancagua | Chile | 80 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Santiago to Quilpué | Chile | 87 km (54 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Santiago to Viña del Mar | Chile | 97 km (60 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Santiago to Valparaíso | Chile | 103 km (64 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Santiago to Curicó | Chile | 178 km (111 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Santiago to Mendoza | Argentina | 179 km (111 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| Santiago to Talca | Chile | 237 km (147 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Santiago to San Rafael | Argentina | 249 km (155 mi) | about 4 h 43 min |
| Santiago to Rawson | Argentina | 287 km (178 mi) | about 5 h 24 min |
| Santiago to San Juan | Argentina | 292 km (181 mi) | about 5 h 29 min |
| Santiago to Chillán | Chile | 374 km (233 mi) | about 6 h 58 min |
| Santiago to Coquimbo | Chile | 395 km (245 mi) | about 7 h 20 min |
| Santiago to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,137 km (707 mi) | about 20 h 39 min |
| Santiago to Córdoba | Argentina | 648 km (402 mi) | about 11 h 52 min |
| Santiago to Montevideo | Uruguay | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 24 h 16 min |
| Santiago to Rosario | Argentina | 933 km (580 mi) | about 16 h 59 min |
| Santiago to Mar del Plata | Argentina | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 23 h 17 min |
| Santiago to San Miguel de Tucumán | Argentina | 904 km (562 mi) | about 16 h 29 min |
| Santiago to Salta | Argentina | 1,087 km (676 mi) | about 19 h 45 min |
| Santiago to Antofagasta | Chile | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 19 h 49 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.