Users have shared positive feedback about their experiences with CATA, highlighting the comfort of the buses and friendly, helpful staff. Many appreciated the cleanliness and efficiency during trips across scenic routes like the Andes. However, some noted challenges such as aggressive baggage handlers or expected tipping at borders. Additionally, a few travelers mentioned difficulties in finding CATA Internacional at bus stations and understanding check-in procedures but praised overall service quality once on board.
CATA Internacional Santiago Mendoza recent customer reviews
First of all, Terminal del Sur is perfectly safe. Just use common sense. The only challenge I had was locating the CATA booth to get my passport checked and ticket stamped. From thereon it was easy. The bus assistant was great and guided us through every step. Amazing trip over the Andes Mountains :)
5 out of 5 stars
Janni T.
It was a lovely clean bus. The driver was excellent. Immigration took a while but as to be expected, arrived an hour late due to this. Overall a great and reliable experience
5 out of 5 stars
Chloe M.
Very good service during the trip, giving us the feeling of being well taken care of, especially through the customs on the border between Chile and Argentina. And the bus arrived on time in Mendoza - wonderful! A little difficult to find CATA Internacional at the bus station in Santiago and understand the check-in procedure, but once we found it, the staff was very service minded.
Users have highlighted the friendly and helpful staff, punctuality, and comfortable buses with ample legroom. The journey offers spectacular views, making it a recommended option for tourists. However, some users noted occasional maintenance-related bus changes that extended travel time slightly and mentioned the absence of WiFi on certain trips.
Ahumada Internacional Santiago Mendoza recent customer reviews
The bus was comfortable and left on time. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is because we were in the waiting room and no one came to call us for the bus. When we bought the ticket we were not told which terminal to wait at. So we were the last to board. Also, take your own toilet paper!
4 out of 5 stars
Ana S.
The service was excellent from everyone at Ahumada. The bus was very clean, and not very busy. The bus staff helped with the border crossing. Excellent.
5 out of 5 stars
Robin K.
This was the worst bus journey of my life. Simple as that. Sweaty bus with no space to recline or for your arms to relax. Journey that took 17 hours which was supposed to take maximum 8 hours. Spend an extra 20 dollars and fly instead
Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable and clean seats, smooth rides, and friendly staff. The booking process was straightforward for many travelers. However, some noted challenges at border crossings between Chile and Argentina as well as issues with porters requesting tips multiple times when handling luggage.
Andesmar Santiago Mendoza recent customer reviews
I liked the comfortable seats and that the bus left close to scheduled departure time
4 out of 5 stars
Natalie T.
The bus left only a few minutes later than expected and arrived about ten minutes late as a result of delays at the border. The bus itself was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful.
4 out of 5 stars
Roy G.
The people at AndesMar gave me the wrong information and sent me to wait at the wrong platform and so I missed my bus. I had to buy a new bus ticket and got to my destination hours late.
Chi-ar Internacional offers 2 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $74. The quickest ride takes around 360. Chi-ar Internacional offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
According to 20 reviews, Coitram received a 2.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness, but some complained about the power outlets. Coitram ticket prices on this trip start at $38
Coitram Santiago Mendoza recent customer reviews
Se canceló mi viaje por cierre del paso fronterizo y no me están ayudando a resolver mi problema
1 out of 5 stars
Gaston N.
The bus wasn't there!! We were at the bus station at the time on the ticket. But the bus wasn't there, nether the company was open! There wasnt antes phone number to contact. We had to buy another ticket with other company
1 out of 5 stars
Camila S.
Bus was good, as was the food and drink they kindly provided. They were very helpful at the boarder from Chile to Argentina. Only thing is that the buses don't actually say Coitram so was a little hard to find!
Tu Envidia offers 1 daily buses from Santiago to Mendoza. Though the average price for this trip is $119, you can find tickets starting at $119. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 375.
Based on 4 reviews, the company was rated 4.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Coit ticket prices on this trip start at $47
Travelers have shared positive experiences with Andesmar, highlighting the comfort of the buses and professional drivers who provided assistance at borders. The trips were generally on time or even early, offering a peaceful journey with clean facilities and working phone chargers. Some travelers noted minor inconveniences such as needing to check in for physical tickets and overuse of air conditioning.
Andesmar/Tramat/El Rápido Internacional Santiago Mendoza recent customer reviews
The trip itself was fine. I had read some reviews before and thought the worst but the bus was as good as I remember the last time I was in South America 20 years earlier. I had trouble finding the bus company's ticket window going from Santiago de Chile to Mendoza because of all the names on the ticket but in the end it was Andesmar and the drivers were professional, the bus was clean and the view from the Andes, great. I'd recommend Andesmar. No movies shown and they over used the air conditioner but phone chargers worked.
4 out of 5 stars
Warren R.
I was a bit disappointed with the bus trip from Santiago to Mendoza. The boarding was not well communicated, and their was no indication we actually had to present ourselves to the Andesmar counter first, as all our booking info showed Tramat. Much better instructions about the boarding is really needed. The terminal itself is pretty crowded and this can make it stressful. We had the downstairs premium seats and these were comfortable. The ticket indicated TV and A/C were available. Not that I wanted it, but TV wasn't available, and the A/C only seemed to work part of the time. It got up to 28°C inside for the middle 2 hours of the trip. 2 hour immigration stop not much fun, but not the bus's fault. Didn't enjoy being hassled for tips numerous times on the trip, and also pretty disappointed to see the driver/attendant throwing their rubbish out the window as we were driving. The scenery was good, but I would definitely fly next time.
2 out of 5 stars
Keith H.
Loved the comfort of the bus. Email could have been more helpful by telling us we needed to check in to get physical tickets from the Andemar kiosk before travelling.
Based on 19 reviews, Condor Bus was rated 3.6 stars for this trip. Condor Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $65, with the trip lasting on average 802.
Based on 9 reviews, the company was rated 2.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Pullman Setter ticket prices on this trip start at $72
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santiago, CL to Mendoza, AR by bus
How far is Santiago from Mendoza?
Santiago and Mendoza are 173 km (108 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santiago to Mendoza?
Buses departing from Terminal Sur in Santiago will take you to Mendoza Terminal in Mendoza.
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The cheapest trip from Santiago, CL to Mendoza, AR was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 Mendoza, AR, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $38 to $71 for a bus ticket from Santiago, CL to Mendoza, AR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-19.
Usually Chi-ar Internacional 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.
The cheapest trip from Santiago, CL to Mendoza, AR was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $38
