International and Domestic Flights
Sanatiago's Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport is the hub for all flights arriving and departing from this international city. It takes longer to say the name than it does to drive into downtown Santiago-the airport, commonly referred to as "Pudahuel," is just 30 minutes west of the city.

Direct flights from the United States arrive from Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, and Atlanta, and from Paris and Madrid in Europe. Simply stated, you can get to Santiago from almost anywhere in the world. South and Central American carriers fly to all parts of South America, and to all major cities within Chile.
Flights to Chile

Metro
Santiago's metro carries nearly a million passengers per day. Trans are frequent, and the stations are clean, reliable and reasonably safe, though it's hard to find a seat. The network consists of three lines, and the trains run from 6:30 in the morning (8:00 on Sundays) until 10:30 at night. A 10-trip ticket costs about $5 USD.

Bus
Santiago's bus system can be quite confusing, even for the Santiaguinos themselves. Busses, called micros, run on hundreds of different routes. The best way to figure out which bus is the right one for you is to match up the route number, listed at the bus stop, with the number above the windshield-while it sounds simple, there are often 6 or more busses on one corner, all honking at you and trying to get you to come aboard. Remember to look at the number above the windshield, as a number in the corner of the windshield may be an intermediate stop that the driver changes as he continues on his route. If you can't find a stop you're looking for, try to find identify a neighboring monument, subway station, or shopping center and ask the driver if he stops there-but to avoid getting blown off course dramatically, stick to the metro or take a cab.

Taxi
Taxis are plentiful in Santiago-there's about 1 taxi per 100 people-look for black cars with yellow roofs and you can't miss them. The taxis are reasonably priced-- .25 USD base rate, and about .12 USD per 200 meters. Most drivers are helpful, honest, and courteous, though some will take longer route than necessary. For 100% personal safety, guidebooks recommend that tourists have their hotel or restaurant call a taxi for them. Tipping your driver is not customary.

Car Rental
Santiago has a number of options for renting cars. However, the metro system is good and taxis are reasonably priced, so you may not want to make the investment unless you plan to go on an excursion or head out of Santiago. If you're planning a day trip, check out the guided tours-- transportation is of course included.
Car Rental in Santiago de Chile

 Santiago Overview

   Highlights:
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   Museums
   Architecture
   City Tours

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   Shopping
   Dining
     Local Food
   Entertainment
     Nightlife

   Travel Info:
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