The distance between Puerto Montt and Santiago is around 951km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Puerto Montt to Santiago by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santiago → Puerto Montt if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puerto Montt (PMC) to Santiago (SCL).
JetSMART
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Take the bus to Santiago - Alameda.
Via Lago Sur
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There are several options for getting from Puerto Montt to Santiago by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $22 and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $140.
The distance between Puerto Montt and Santiago is around 951km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 916km (569 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Puerto Montt and Santiago by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puerto Montt to Santiago is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx $140.
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Montt and Santiago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $22 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Montt and Santiago. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Montt (PMC) to Santiago (SCL). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Montt and Santiago. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Puerto Montt and Santiago with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 12h 20m.
E.T.M., Turbus, Bus Norte, Condor Bus, Queilen Bus, Andesmar and Via Lago Sur run regular bus services between Puerto Montt and Santiago. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Puerto Montt and Santiago. Flights depart from Puerto Montt (PMC) and arrive at Santiago (SCL). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Puerto Montt and Santiago with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
JetSMART, Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly between Puerto Montt and Santiago. Flights depart from Puerto Montt (PMC) and and arrive into Santiago (SCL). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Puerto Montt to Santiago typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Puerto Montt (PMC) and and arrive into Santiago (SCL).
The closest major airport to Santiago is Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (SCL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Santiago. La Florida Airport (LSC) (LSC) and Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) (CCP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Puerto Montt and Santiago. The distance is around 1,031km (641 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Montt to Santiago is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around $140.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 30m | $140($140) | every 30 mins | 951km (591 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | $76($76) | hourly | 962km (598 miles) |
Bus to Santiago - Alameda + 3 similar | 11h 45m | $22($22) | twice daily | 1,034km (643 miles) |
Bus to Santiago - Terminal Sur | 12hrs | $48($48) | every 4 hours | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Bus | 12h 20m | $45($45) | hourly | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Bus to Santiago - Alameda Terminal | 12h 25m | $38($38) | every 4 hours | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | $105($105) | on demand | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Thaebus
Buses Los Lagos
Empresas Cruz Del Sur
Buses TransAustral LTDA
Bus Norte
JetSMART
Sky Airline
LATAM Chile
The following major airports near Santiago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.