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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Terminal San Carlos | Terminal Sur | No tags | ||||
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Get from San Carlos to Santiago
The journey takes about 3 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Carlos and Santiago?
Stops in San Carlos
- AIndependencia 902-994, San Carlos, Región del Bío Bío, Chile
- B
Terminal Tur Bus de San Carlos
Camino A Cape 761-1103, San Carlos, Región del Bío Bío, Chile - C
san carlos
Sgto Juan de Dios Aldea Fonseca 530, San Carlos, Región del Bío Bío, Chile
Stops in Santiago
- ASantiago - Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3850, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- B
San Borja
San Francisco de Borja 199-225, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile - CTucapel Jiménez 21, 8340528 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- DPdte. Riesco 6391-6399, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- EAv. Gral. Oscar Bonilla 418, Lo Prado, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- F
Zapadores
Los Zapadores 608, Recoleta, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Carlos, CL to Santiago, CL by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Carlos to Santiago?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Carlos to Santiago start from $12. The average price for this route is around $15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Carlos to Santiago?
The average bus trip duration from San Carlos to Santiago is 3h 57m, covering a distance of 217 miles (350 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 57m and is operated by Eme Bus.
Which bus companies service the San Carlos to Santiago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Eme Bus, Buses Iver Grama.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Carlos to Santiago?
The earliest bus departs from San Carlos to Santiago at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Carlos to Santiago?
A bus trip from San Carlos to Santiago generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Carlos to Santiago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Buses Iver Grama, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Carlos to Santiago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Eme Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Carlos to Santiago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Eme Bus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Carlos to Santiago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Eme Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Carlos, CL to Santiago, CL was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $10To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Carlos, CL to Santiago, CL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $10 to $24 for a bus ticket from San Carlos, CL to Santiago, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-12-02.
