Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Gral. Baquedano 431 | Terminal Sur | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | baquedano 515 | Santiago Terminal Sul | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Gral. Baquedano 431 | Terminal Sur | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | El Carmen | Terminal Sur | No tags | ||||
| Bus | baquedano 515 | Santiago Terminal Sul | No tags |
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Get from El Carmen to Santiago
The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in El Carmen and Santiago?
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 travelling from El Carmen, 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 El Carmen to Santiago?
The cheapest bus tickets from El Carmen to Santiago start from $28. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 El Carmen to Santiago?
The average bus travel time from El Carmen to Santiago is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 402 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 31m and is operated by Buses Iver Grama.
Which bus companies service the El Carmen to Santiago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from buses TranSantin, Buses Jet Sur, Buses Iver Grama.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from El Carmen to Santiago?
The earliest bus departs from El Carmen to Santiago at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from El Carmen to Santiago?
A bus trip from El Carmen to Santiago generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from El Carmen to Santiago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is buses TranSantin, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 293 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from El Carmen to Santiago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company buses TranSantin has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from El Carmen to Santiago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is buses TranSantin, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from El Carmen to Santiago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is buses TranSantin, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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 El Carmen, CL to Santiago, CL was searched and found on Jan 20, 2026 with a price of $25To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Carmen, CL to Santiago, CL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $43 for a bus ticket from El Carmen, CL to Santiago, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2026-01-20.
Usually buses TranSantin will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
