Travel Santiago Chile to La Serena

Santiago Chile to La Serena

If you’re planning to go from Santiago Chile to La Serena by bus, here you’ll find the relevant timetables and fare information.

Travel options for Santiago Chile to La Serena

For a trip from Santiago Chile to La Serena, bus is both the fastest and the most cost-effective choice at 12337 CLP, taking just 5h y 30 minutes.

Bus from Santiago Chile to La Serena

To travel from Santiago Chile to La Serena by bus, you will begin your journey at multiple stations, including Santiago, Santiago Chile, Terminal San Borja, Santiago Chile, Santiago Los Libertadores, Santiago Chile and others, with buses typically running between 07:30 and 23:59 so you can choose a departure that fits your schedule. The trip usually takes around 5 hours 30 minutes and arrives at La Serena or La Serena Bus Terminal, offering a comfortable and reliable way to reach your destination. Fares start at 12,337 CLP. Be sure to check available tickets and secure your preferred seat here for a smooth and hassle-free journey.

Prices: 12,337 CLP

Duration: 5h 30m – 8h 35m ⏱

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Distance Santiago Chile to La Serena

The distance between Santiago Chile and La Serena is 397.2 kilometers.

Santiago Chile to La Serena Transportation Comparison

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Bus
Average price
20,453 CLP
Cheapest price
12,337 CLP
Average duration
6h 30m
Minimum duration
5h 30m
Number of departures
111
Tickets
Operators
Cormar Bus, FlixBus, Buses Romani, Pullman San Andress, Cikbus Elite, Pullman Bus, Serena Mar, Buses Paravias, Pullman San Andres

Bus Routes & Schedules from Santiago Chile to La Serena

Traveling by bus between Santiago Chile and La Serena involves several departure and arrival stations rather than a single fixed terminal. Depending on which bus stops you use, the overall journey time can vary, though most trips fall within 5h 30m to 8h 35m. Bus services follow a shared operating window, with departures beginning at 07:30 and continuing until 23:59, offering coverage across much of the day. Fares generally start at 12,337 to 29,796 CLP and may change slightly based on the service, stop, or route variation. Reviewing the full bus timetable for Santiago Chile to La Serena helps clarify which stations are served, how long each connection takes and which departures align best with your itinerary.

Departure stations
Santiago, Santiago Chile
Terminal San Borja, Santiago Chile
Santiago Los Libertadores, Santiago Chile
Las Condes
Arrival stations
La Serena
La Serena Bus Terminal

Bus Timetable: Las Condes → La Serena

  • 21:15 04:15 7h 29796 CLP
  • 23:00 06:00 7h 29796 CLP

Bus Timetable: Santiago Los Libertadores, Santiago Chile → La Serena Bus Terminal

  • 08:05 13:40 5h 35m 12936 CLP
  • 10:05 15:40 5h 35m 12936 CLP
  • 14:50 20:25 5h 35m 12936 CLP
  • 18:45 00:20 5h 35m 12936 CLP

Bus Timetable: Santiago, Santiago Chile → La Serena

  • 07:30 14:10 6h 40m 15537 CLP
  • 07:30 14:45 7h 15m 14100 CLP
  • 07:30 14:45 7h 15m 17335 CLP
  • 08:00 14:15 6h 15m 24440 CLP
  • 08:00 14:20 6h 20m 17331 CLP
  • 08:00 14:15 6h 15m 27298 CLP
  • 08:30 15:30 7h 18800 CLP
  • 08:30 15:20 6h 50m 22914 CLP
  • 08:30 15:30 7h 21865 CLP
  • 09:00 15:35 6h 35m 17625 CLP
  • 10:00 16:15 6h 15m 24440 CLP
  • 10:00 16:50 6h 50m 18800 CLP
  • 10:00 16:50 6h 50m 21865 CLP
  • 10:00 16:15 6h 15m 27298 CLP
  • 10:30 17:00 6h 30m 12337 CLP
  • 10:30 17:00 6h 30m 15629 CLP
  • 11:00 17:20 6h 20m 17625 CLP
  • 11:00 17:45 6h 45m 18800 CLP
  • 11:00 17:45 6h 45m 21865 CLP
  • 11:30 18:00 6h 30m 24087 CLP
  • 11:30 18:00 6h 30m 26963 CLP
  • 12:00 20:35 8h 35m 17625 CLP
  • 12:30 18:50 6h 20m 21150 CLP
  • 12:30 18:50 6h 20m 24689 CLP
  • 13:00 20:10 7h 10m 21865 CLP
  • 13:00 20:10 7h 10m 18800 CLP
  • 13:00 19:30 6h 30m 21150 CLP
  • 13:30 20:00 6h 30m 24087 CLP
  • 13:30 20:00 6h 30m 26963 CLP
  • 14:00 20:50 6h 50m 19035 CLP
  • 14:15 20:30 6h 15m 24087 CLP
  • 14:15 20:30 6h 15m 26963 CLP
  • 14:30 21:45 7h 15m 18800 CLP
  • 14:30 21:45 7h 15m 21865 CLP
  • 15:00 21:30 6h 30m 24087 CLP
  • 15:00 21:30 6h 30m 26963 CLP
  • 15:30 22:45 7h 15m 18800 CLP
  • 15:30 21:45 6h 15m 18800 CLP
  • 15:30 22:45 7h 15m 21865 CLP
  • 15:30 21:45 6h 15m 21865 CLP
  • 16:00 23:15 7h 15m 18800 CLP
  • 16:00 22:30 6h 30m 24087 CLP
  • 16:00 23:20 7h 20m 17625 CLP
  • 16:00 22:30 6h 30m 26963 CLP
  • 16:00 23:15 7h 15m 21865 CLP
  • 17:30 23:55 6h 25m 12337 CLP
  • 17:30 23:55 6h 25m 15629 CLP
  • 18:00 01:35 7h 35m 21150 CLP
  • 18:30 00:55 6h 25m 18800 CLP
  • 18:30 00:55 6h 25m 21865 CLP
  • 18:55 01:25 6h 30m 22914 CLP
  • 19:00 01:20 6h 20m 21150 CLP
  • 19:00 02:00 7h 18800 CLP
  • 19:00 01:30 6h 30m 24087 CLP
  • 19:00 01:15 6h 15m 24440 CLP
  • 19:00 01:30 6h 30m 26963 CLP
  • 19:00 02:00 7h 21865 CLP
  • 19:00 01:15 6h 15m 27298 CLP
  • 19:30 02:10 6h 40m 20119 CLP
  • 20:00 02:50 6h 50m 17625 CLP
  • 20:30 02:30 6h 18800 CLP
  • 20:30 02:30 6h 21865 CLP
  • 20:45 02:15 5h 30m 23500 CLP
  • 20:45 02:15 5h 30m 26394 CLP
  • 21:00 03:20 6h 20m 17625 CLP
  • 21:15 04:15 7h 27025 CLP
  • 21:30 03:30 6h 23500 CLP
  • 21:30 03:30 6h 26394 CLP
  • 22:00 04:15 6h 15m 24087 CLP
  • 22:00 04:20 6h 20m 17625 CLP
  • 22:00 04:15 6h 15m 26963 CLP
  • 22:30 05:10 6h 40m 20119 CLP
  • 22:30 04:30 6h 18800 CLP
  • 22:30 04:30 6h 21865 CLP
  • 22:55 05:45 6h 50m 15537 CLP
  • 23:00 05:20 6h 20m 21150 CLP
  • 23:00 05:00 6h 14100 CLP
  • 23:00 06:00 7h 27025 CLP
  • 23:00 05:00 6h 17335 CLP
  • 23:15 06:15 7h 24087 CLP
  • 23:15 06:15 7h 26963 CLP
  • 23:30 05:45 6h 15m 24440 CLP
  • 23:30 06:10 6h 40m 18800 CLP
  • 23:30 06:10 6h 40m 21865 CLP
  • 23:30 05:45 6h 15m 27298 CLP
  • 23:40 06:00 6h 20m 24087 CLP
  • 23:40 06:00 6h 20m 26963 CLP
  • 23:45 06:25 6h 40m 14531 CLP
  • 23:59 06:30 6h 31m 22914 CLP

Bus Timetable: Terminal San Borja, Santiago Chile → La Serena Bus Terminal

  • 07:30 13:40 6h 10m 12936 CLP
  • 07:50 13:50 6h 14016 CLP
  • 09:30 15:40 6h 10m 12936 CLP
  • 11:00 17:00 6h 14567 CLP
  • 12:15 19:05 6h 50m 14567 CLP
  • 13:15 20:05 6h 50m 15646 CLP
  • 14:15 20:25 6h 10m 12936 CLP
  • 18:10 00:20 6h 10m 12936 CLP
  • 19:00 01:00 6h 13487 CLP
  • 20:00 02:00 6h 18335 CLP
  • 21:00 03:00 6h 18335 CLP
  • 22:00 04:00 6h 19415 CLP
  • 22:45 04:45 6h 15646 CLP
  • 23:00 05:45 6h 45m 15096 CLP
  • 23:30 05:30 6h 19415 CLP
  • 23:59 06:14 6h 15m 16176 CLP

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