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  • About
  • Popular Routes
  • Stations
  • Schedule and Timetable

About Serena Mar

Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with Serena Mar. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.

Serena Mar Popular Stations

The main stations covered by Serena Mar’s buses include:

  • Coquimbo
  • Santiago
  • La Serena
  • Arturo Prat 195 Vallenar
  • Term Los Vilos
  • Santiago Bus Station
  • Cocquimbo Bus Station
  • Huasco Bus Stop
  • De es Covalle
  • Santiago Transfer
  • San Borja Bus Station
  • Tongoy
  • Vallenar Bus Station
  • Guanaqueros

Serena Mar Ticket Prices & Bus Classes

One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.

Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons

Pros of Bus Travel

  • Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
  • Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
  • Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
  • If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.

Cons of Bus Travel

  • Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
  • Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
  • Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.
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Serena Mar Popular Routes

Santiago Chile to Coquimbo
Bus Salon Cama
14:30
Bus Sleeper
14:30
Coquimbo Region to La Serena
13:30, 20:30
Coquimbo to Santiago Chile
Bus Salon Cama
10:30
Bus Sleeper
10:30
Coquimbo to La Serena
13:30, 20:30
Santiago Chile to La Serena
Bus Salon Cama
14:30, 20:45
Bus Sleeper
10:00, 14:30, 17:30, 17:45, 20:45, 23:30
Santiago Chile to Coquimbo Region
14:30
Guanaqueros to Coquimbo
12:45, 19:45
La Serena to Coquimbo
14:15
Coquimbo to Guanaqueros
15:00
Tongoy to Coquimbo
12:30, 19:30
La Serena to Santiago Chile
Bus Salon Cama
00:45, 00:50, 10:00
Bus Sleeper
00:45, 10:00, 10:30, 23:00
La Serena to Coquimbo Region
12:30, 12:45, 14:15, 19:30, 19:45
Coquimbo to Tongoy
15:00
Santiago Chile to Los Vilos
14:30
Santiago Chile to Los Vilos
14:30
Santiago Chile to Atacama Region
20:45
Coquimbo Region to Santiago Chile
10:30
La Serena to Santiago Chile
Bus Salon Cama
00:45, 10:00
Bus Sleeper
00:45, 10:00
Santiago Chile to La Serena
Bus Salon Cama
14:30, 20:45
Bus Sleeper
10:00, 14:30, 20:45
Atacama Region to La Serena
06:45, 07:45, 08:01, 09:01, 17:00, 18:00, 21:00, 22:00
Coquimbo to La Serena
13:30, 20:30
Atacama Region to Santiago Chile
21:00, 22:00
Coquimbo to Santiago Chile
10:30
La Serena to Coquimbo Region
05:40, 07:20, 08:55, 10:30, 12:05, 13:40, 14:15, 15:20, 16:55, 18:30, 20:05
La Serena to Coquimbo
14:15
Santiago Chile to Valparaiso Region
Bus Sleeper
14:30
Bus Salon Cama
14:30
Santiago Chile to Coquimbo Region
10:00, 14:30
Santiago Chile to Coquimbo
14:30
Valparaiso Region to La Serena
17:30
Atacama Region to Coquimbo Region
06:45, 07:45, 08:01, 09:01, 17:00, 18:00

Serena Mar Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture stationArrival stationDepartureArrivalTravel time
SleeperLa SerenaSantiago23:0005:006h 0m
SleeperLa SerenaSantiago10:0016:006h 0m
SleeperLa SerenaSantiago00:4507:256h 40m
ClasicoCoquimboLa Serena20:3020:450h 15m
ClasicoCoquimboLa Serena13:3013:450h 15m
Salon CamaCoquimboSantiago10:3016:005h 30m
SleeperArturo Prat 195 VallenarCocquimbo Bus Station18:0022:154h 15m
SleeperArturo Prat 195 VallenarCocquimbo Bus Station09:0113:164h 15m
SleeperArturo Prat 195 VallenarCocquimbo Bus Station07:4512:004h 15m
SleeperHuasco Bus StopCocquimbo Bus Station17:0022:155h 15m
SleeperHuasco Bus StopCocquimbo Bus Station08:0113:165h 15m
SleeperHuasco Bus StopCocquimbo Bus Station06:4512:005h 15m
SleeperArturo Prat 195 VallenarDe es Covalle22:0000:452h 45m
SleeperArturo Prat 195 VallenarDe es Covalle18:0021:303h 30m
SleeperArturo Prat 195 VallenarDe es Covalle09:0112:313h 30m
SleeperArturo Prat 195 VallenarDe es Covalle07:4511:153h 30m
SleeperHuasco Bus StopDe es Covalle21:0000:453h 45m
SleeperHuasco Bus StopDe es Covalle17:0021:304h 30m
SleeperHuasco Bus StopDe es Covalle08:0112:314h 30m
SleeperHuasco Bus StopDe es Covalle06:4511:154h 30m
SleeperArturo Prat 195 VallenarSantiago Bus Station22:0007:259h 25m
SleeperHuasco Bus StopSantiago Bus Station21:0007:2510h 25m
SleeperTerm Los VilosDe es Covalle17:3021:304h 0m
SleeperCocquimbo Bus StationSantiago Bus Station10:3016:005h 30m
ClasicoLa SerenaCoquimbo14:1515:000h 45m
ExpressDe es CovalleRodoviario Av Patricio Lynch20:0521:351h 30m
ExpressDe es CovalleRodoviario Av Patricio Lynch18:3020:001h 30m
ExpressDe es CovalleRodoviario Av Patricio Lynch16:5518:251h 30m
ExpressDe es CovalleRodoviario Av Patricio Lynch15:2016:501h 30m
ExpressDe es CovalleRodoviario Av Patricio Lynch14:1517:303h 15m

Serena Mar Stations

GuanaquerosCoquimboTongoyVallenar Bus StationSantiagoLa SerenaSan Borja Bus StationArturo Prat 195 VallenarTerm Los VilosSantiago Bus StationCocquimbo Bus StationSantiago TransferHuasco Bus StopDe es Covalle