A2Z Languages - Santiago, Chile - City Guide

Transportation

Subway: "Metro"

The Metro is one of the most modern subway systems in Latin America. All Congress activities will be held within one block of the Metro station Baquedano, located on Line 1 (the Red Line), which runs from San Pablo to Escuela Militar (Military School).
Metro service runs from 6:30 AM until 10 PM during weekdays and Saturdays, and from 8:30 AM until 10:30 PM on Sundays and holidays. The Metro costs $350 (US$ .58 aprox.) during rush hours and $270 (US$ 0.45 aprox.) at other times, depending on the time of day.

City Buses: "Micros"

These buses are yellow with black numbers on their right sides and front windshields to indicate their routes. They run throughout the city. The cost of a trip is $310 (US$ 0.48 aprox.).
Successful bus rides require some knowledge of the city.

Intercity Buses
There are several companies which offer bus service to all cities throughout the country.
Buses to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar leave every 15 minutes. Bus service is quite nice and schedules are dependable.

Taxis
Taxis are distinguishable by their black bodies and yellow roofs. All legitimate taxis have registration numbers and taxi meters. The cost of a trip is $150 (US$ 0.25 aprox.) for the first 100 meters and $70 (US$ 0.10 aprox.) during the day and $90 (US$ 0.15 aprox.) at night, for each additional 200 meters. Smoking is prohibited in all public transportation vehicles.

Car Rentals
Many companies lease vehicles for hours, days and weeks. The prerequisites for rental include: posession of a valid driver´s license, must be older than 21, and presentation of a credit card for security deposit. Several major car rental companies offer services in Chile.