Transportation from the airport to the City.
There are several ways to travel into the city:

- Taxis: Transportation to downtown Santiago costs $8,500. (US$ 15 aprox.)
- Shuttles: The cost per person is $5,500. (US$ 10 aprox.)

Subway: "Metro".
The Metro is one of the most modern subway systems in Latin America.
Metro service runs from 6:30 until 22:00 h during weekdays and Saturdays, and from 8:30 until 22:30 h. on Sundays and holidays.
The Metro costs $400 (US$ 0.6 aprox.) during rush hours and $310 (US$ 0.53 aprox.) at other times.

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. A trip cost is $340 (US$ 0.48 aprox.).
Successful bus rides require good knowledge of the city.

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 $70 (US$ 0.12 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.
Most car rentals lease vehicles for hours, days and weeks. Rental prerequisites include: possession of a valid driver’s license, over 21 years of age, and submission of credit card for security deposit. Several of the major car rental companies operate in Chile.

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