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How to travel by bus from Arica to Santiago?

The main land access to the city of Santiago is through Route 5, in a journey of 2037 kilometers from Arica that translates into about 23 hours of travel. The Arica Bus Terminal is located at Av. Diego Portales N ° 94, from there buses leave for Santiago and you can find tickets with the Pullman Bus, Turbus and Expreso Norte companies.

Why book a bus from Arica to Santiago with kupos.cl?

Our company intends to connect those people who wish to reach their destinations in a safe and practical way, for this reason we include in a single platform the different transport options to facilitate your purchase process.

If you prefer to travel by land but do not want to take a bus, we have our carpool option available, where you can connect with other people who are going to make the same trip and thus share the expenses. With kupos.cl you can access the shared trips available to travel to Santiago using our app.

You can also get to Santiago by air departing from the Chacalluta International Airport, from our website and app we offer the approach transfer service to and from the airport.

About Arica

Arica is a city located in the north of Chile, on the border with Peru. It has a dry climate and an extremely arid landscape, which enhances the contrast with its coasts. Being located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, it is a city of great tourist attraction for its warm beaches during the summer and its pleasant climate, which gave it the nickname of the city of “Eternal Spring”. Its coastline stretches for more than 20 kilometers and, despite the fact that most of its beaches are not suitable for swimming, they are perfect for practicing water sports or activities such as surfing, kayaking, bodyboarding, among others.

About Santiago

Santiago, being the capital of Chile, is the center of development of the main economic activities of the country.

The Province of Santiago has 32 communes of the 52 that make up the Metropolitan Region. It has modern highways and avant-garde buildings in the eastern sector of the city, it is also the seventh most inhabited city in Latin America, being also the most populated urban center in the country.

Santiago has characteristic heritage sites of the city, which reflect its extensive history and culture.

Buses from Arica to Santiago

Bus ticket prices according to type of seat
seat Cheaper alon-cama
CLP$ 74.500
seat Cheaper alon-cama-ind
CLP$ 59.230
seat Cheaper emi-cama
CLP$ 55.900
Average ticket price (CLP): $ 66.011
General Information
bus No Empresas: 5
bus Precio Maximo (CLP): $ 76.100
bus Primera Salidas al dia: 02:00 hrs
bus Distancia: 2059 Kms
bus No Servicios: 19
bus Precio Minimo (CLP): $ 44.720
bus Ultima Salida del dia: 23:30 hrs
bus Duration: 30 HRS
Next Dates

wed, 19 Aug 2026

thu, 20 Aug 2026

fri, 21 Aug 2026

sat, 22 Aug 2026

Main bus operators from Arica to Santiago

Pullman San Andrés
3.9 icon_star Based on 5249 reviews
Cormar Bus
4.3 icon_star Based on 3146 reviews
Turbus
4.1 icon_star Based on 3456 reviews
Cikbus
3.2 icon_star Based on 7918 reviews
Pullman Bus
3.5 icon_star Based on 18763 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

1

How many bus companies offer services from Arica to Santiago?

In Chile there are 5 bus companies offering regular services from Arica to Santiago.

2

Which bus companies offer services from Arica to Santiago?

Pullman San Andrés, Cormar Bus, Turbus, Cikbus, Pullman Bus

3

How do I buy the cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Santiago online?

At kupos.cl we let you compare prices, schedules and services from most bus companies in Chile online. You can visit kupos.cl or download our app and buy your tickets in the easiest and most convenient way for you, using cash, debit or credit card, PayPal, etc. You can also buy your tickets directly on the bus company's website.

4

How much does the cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Santiago cost?

The cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Santiago costs CLP$ 44.720, and is available on August 18, 2026 at kupos.cl.

5

Which bus company offers the cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Santiago?

Cormar Bus offers the cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Santiago, in a Semi cama seat for CLP $ 54.990, to travel on August 18, 2026 at kupos.cl.

6

What is the distance between Arica and Santiago, and how long does the bus trip take?

The distance between Arica and Santiago is 2059 Kms, and the bus trip can take a minimum of 30 hours.

7

What are the earliest and latest departures available to travel by bus from Arica to Santiago?

The earliest departure to travel by bus from Arica to Santiago is at 02:00 and is offered by Pullman San Andrés
The latest departure to travel by bus from Arica to Santiago is at 23:30 and is offered by Pullman Bus.

8

Which companies are most recommended for travelling by bus from Arica to Santiago?

According to reviews and ratings from kupos.cl users, the three best companies for travelling by bus from Arica to Santiago are: Rating Pullman San Andrés, (3.9* based on 5249 ratings), Rating Cormar Bus, (4.3* based on 3146 ratings), Rating Turbus, (4.1* based on 3456 ratings), Rating Cikbus, (3.2* based on 7918 ratings), Rating Pullman Bus, (3.5* based on 18763 ratings),

9

What is the price of a bus ticket from Arica to Santiago for each seat type?

On buses from Arica to Santiago a Salon cama seat costs around CLP$74.500, a Salon cama ind seat costs around CLP$59.230, a Semi cama seat costs around CLP$55.900, a Semi cama low seat costs around CLP$44.720,

10

What amenities do the buses operating from Arica to Santiago have?

Generally, buses travelling from Arica to Santiago have the following features and amenities: phone charger, WiFi, air conditioning, television, coffee, among others.

Comments from other users

JEAN RENEL LACROIX
Buenos días como estas ustedes wega yo necesito viajar el martes si dios quiere yo quiere saber que permiso necesito para viajar arica y cuando salir el pasaje y la hora de salida gracias

Katerine Morales
Necesito saber que permisos piden para poder viajar de talca a Concepción

Oswaldo Guevara
Falta buse para los andes

Alejandro Cerna
Hola consulta. Un bus que parta , de santiago hacia laraquete ?Saludos

ALBERTINA Yáñez
Hola,como puedo aplicar mi descuento como socia comprando mi pasaje en linea?

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