What is the distance between Santiago and Tocopilla?

The distance between the two cities is 784 miles (1263 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santiago to Tocopilla?

If you're headed to Tocopilla from Santiago, chances are that your bus will depart from San Borja and arrive at Parada de Autobus Tocopilla. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Santiago to Tocopilla from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santiago to Tocopilla on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	San Borja	21h 10m	8:25pm	Tocopilla	Cheapest
	Bus	11:50am	San Borja	20h 20m	8:10am	Tocopilla	Fastest
	Bus	11:15pm	San Borja	21h 10m	8:25pm	Tocopilla	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	San Borja	22h	6:00am	Terminal De Tocopilla	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Terminal San Borja	20h 45m	4:35am	Tocopilla (Terminal de buses Tocopilla)	No tags
Flixbus Chile + Andimar	Bus	6:50am	Santiago (Los Libertadores)	21h 45m	4:35am	Tocopilla (Terminal de buses Tocopilla)	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	San Borja	21h 40m	7:10am	Tocopilla	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	San Borja	21h 30m	7:30am	Terminal De Tocopilla	No tags

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Get from Santiago to Tocopilla

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

21h 30mAverage Duration

785 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

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Where are the popular stops in Santiago and Tocopilla?

Stops in Santiago

A - San Borja

B - Terminal Sur

C - Terminal Los Héroes

D - Terminal ETM

E - Pajaritos

F - Santiago

Stops in Tocopilla

A - Parada de Autobus Tocopilla

B - Plaza De Armas

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santiago, CL to Tocopilla by bus

What is the distance between Santiago and Tocopilla?
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The cheapest trip from Santiago, CL to Tocopilla was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santiago, CL to Tocopilla, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $57 for a bus ticket from Santiago, CL to Tocopilla based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-14.