There 4 different grades of transportation from the Airport to central Santiago.

Taxi - Most expensive. About $20

Transvip - Approx. $8 - front door service - best if you have luggage. You can make reservations online. Not necessary when arriving but necessary on departure. Transvip

Centropuerto Bus - About $2. Blue with big yellow letters. Stops along Bernardo de Higgons Ave. Not good if you have luggage. Used mostly by locals. I use this bus. First stop is at Pajaritos Metro station. This bus is actually owned by the TurBus company but is not luxurious by any means.

Tur Bus - About $2. Dark green with Tur Bus written on the side. Nicer bus. Stops at Pajaritos Metro station then on to the TurBus Station near the Universidad de Santiago Metro Station. You can not go further than this into the city with this bus. You must then transfer to the subway/metro Santiago Metro or take the Micro (bus).

When considering time the taxi is the fastest, then the Transvip. But during rush hour a combination of the metro then bus may be the faster way. The metro is very fast but you must transfer to a bus at the Pajaritos Station on the Western part of the city.

You can find additional information about the airport at Aeropuerto de Santiago

Well, I was stuck in Cordoba, Argentina. One of the few passes between Argentina and Chile was closed last Tuesday. That is one of the risks traveling by bus during the winter months through the Andes. Unfortunately I had to return the next day because I am flying back to California on Friday. Hmm, buying a ticket the same day of the departure is always good for the wallet.

I thought I should begin showing you guys some photos of Santiago, Chile since I am temporarily living here. The first photo is of my old apartment I was in the last time I was here. Now I live in the not so nice part of Santiago.