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Getting around — how to arrive by bus or shared taxi

Map of bus stops, routes and schedules from Santiago and Melipilla to Pomaire

🚏 This guide is for general reference: rural bus schedules and frequencies may vary. Always confirm at the bus stop or with the driver.

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Route 1 · From Santiago

Santiago → Melipilla → Pomaire

Take an intercity bus from Terminal San Borja (Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3250, Santiago) heading to Melipilla. Very high frequency, departures every few minutes. The trip takes about 1 hour to the Melipilla bus terminal.

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Route 2 · From Melipilla

Melipilla → Pomaire (rural bus)

From the Melipilla Bus Terminal (Av. Ortúzar 1371), rural buses and shared taxis to Pomaire depart regularly throughout the day. The trip is only 10 km and takes 15–20 minutes.

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Shared taxis (colectivos)

Rural shared taxis Melipilla–Pomaire

Shared taxis with a fixed route are another common option between Melipilla and Pomaire, with informal stops along the way. They usually leave once full, with no fixed schedule.

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Arrival in Pomaire

Bus stop in Pomaire

Rural buses and shared taxis drop off and pick up passengers around Pomaire's main square and the main entrance on Rafael Morandé street, steps from the artisan workshops.

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By car

From Santiago by car

Autopista del Sol (Route 78) toward Melipilla. Exit at km 51 with signage to Pomaire. About 50 minutes from Santiago.

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Reference costs

Approximate fares

Santiago–Melipilla by bus: about $3,000–$7,000 CLP. Melipilla–Pomaire by rural bus or shared taxi: a cheaper local fare. Confirm the exact price when boarding, as it may vary.

🛟 Information is for guidance only, gathered from public sources. Rural transport schedules, frequencies and fares may change without notice — confirm directly at the terminals or with the Melipilla Municipality.

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