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Category Archives: Transportation
San Borja Bus Terminal
San Borja Bus Terminal Terminal San Borja is a major bus station west of central Santiago, from which buses go to a huge variety of locals. Some of the most popular and numerous trips are to coastal destinations such as Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, La Serena, and Iquique. This station also connects Santiago to …
Bip! Card
There are plenty of words that can be used to describe Santiago, but there’s one that no one can argue with: it’s vast. This big, sprawling metropolis is full of different pockets of activity, and chances are, as a tourist, you’ll want to check out a lot of them. This requires quite a bit of …
Santiago Airport Transport Information
Santiago Airport is small but completely functional, located northwest about 20 minutes drive from the center of Santiago. While the aiport is currently under construction to expand and improve the facilities, you will find that this does not interfere with your business traveling into or out of Santiago. One benefit to the small size of …
Driving in Santiago Chile
Driving in Santiago Chile When planning your trip to Santiago, you may consider the option of renting a car. First, think about your itinerary. If you’re just staying in the city, it’s probably not necessary for you to rent a car. The metro and the bus system are quite expansive and easy to navigate, and …
Taking the Train from Santiago
Train – Santiago Chile If you find yourself in need to take the train from Santiago don´t be intimidated by it, this is definitely an easy task. However, do have in mind that is very likely staff at the train station, and on the train itself, won´t be able to communicate with you in English …
Bus Terminal Alameda Santiago
Bus Terminal Alameda One of the most appealing things about visiting Santiago is its proximity to other beautiful and interesting places. Take the bus for a couple hours in other directions and you’ll find yourself camping amongst gorgeous mountains or enjoying crispy fried empanadas on tranquil beaches. That’s the beauty of Chile. And, fortunately, it’s …
Transantiago: Santiago’s Public Transportation
Implemented in 2007, Transantiago is recognized globally as one of the most ambitious reforms in modern public transportation. It unified the various bus lines and metro into one system, which is accessed using rechargeable “Bip!” cards rather than money. Although its sudden implementation was widely criticized and directly inspired other cities to roll out public …
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The Santiago Metro System
The Metro de Santiago first opened in Chile in 1975, and today currently serves around 2,300,000 people every day, making it the second longest in Latin America and the 4th largest in the Americas by annual passenger rides. The Santiago metro system is very safe, clean, efficient, and reliable. The stations are clean and spacious, and …