Port of Valparaíso to Santiago transfer: Private, scenic route

Ride straight from the cruise terminal to Santiago without waiting for a shuttle

Private transfer from Port of Valparaíso to Santiago with a driver holding your name at the passenger terminal. The air-conditioned vehicle seats your group alone, and the route between the port and the city takes 1.5 to 1.8 hours depending on traffic conditions. Bottled water is included. Infants travel free with specialized seats available.

The experience

The driver meets you at the passenger terminal with your name on a sign, so there's no confusion about where to go when you step off the ship. You're picked up directly from the cruise dock and driven in a private vehicle: no shared minibus, no waiting for other passengers to arrive. The journey itself follows a scenic route that winds through the region. The exact timing depends on traffic at the moment you depart and where in Santiago you're headed.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and stocked with bottled water for the drive. Infants and small children travel comfortably with specialized seats available if you need one, and service animals are welcome. The trip takes between 1.5 and 1.8 hours, so you'll have time to settle in and watch the landscape change from the coast toward the capital.

What’s included

• Private transportation from the cruise terminal to your Santiago destination.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• specialized infant seats available upon request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 11 years): free · Infant (1 to 6 years): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Waiwen Travel

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you want to avoid the hassle of arranging ground transport after disembarking. The driver meets you at the terminal with your name, and you travel in a private vehicle with your group alone. The scenic route takes 1.5 to 1.8 hours, so plan accordingly if you have onward flights or activities with a fixed start time in Santiago.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (7 to 11 years): free; Infant (1 to 6 years): free.

How does the driver know I'm arriving on my ship?

You provide your ship details and arrival time when you book. The driver will be waiting at the passenger terminal with a sign displaying your name, so you simply look for him when you disembark.

What's the drive like between Valparaíso and Santiago?

The route is scenic and takes you inland from the coast toward the capital. The drive runs 1.5 to 1.8 hours depending on traffic conditions at the time of your departure and your exact destination in Santiago.

Can I bring my infant or toddler on this transfer?

Yes, infants are welcome from age 1. Specialized infant seats are available if you need one. Just let the operator know when you book.

Is the vehicle comfortable for a long drive?

The vehicle is air-conditioned and bottled water is provided for the journey. It's a private transfer, so you travel with your own group rather than sharing with other passengers.