Is public transport easy to use in Santiago

[NaomiSiratcha]

Trying to decide if I should rely on the metro and buses or if I need to budget for more Ubers

 

[EuphoriaMable]

The Metro is fast and super reliable, especially Line 1. Just get a Bip! card and recharge it. Buses can be confusing, so stick to the subway for long distances.

 

[KellyEvans]

The Metro is great, especially for the core areas. Line 1 runs through almost all the key tourist stops. You definitely need the Bip! card though, as you can't pay cash on the buses or trains. Get and charge it right away.

 

[JeffreyEdwards]

The Metro is fast and super reliable, especially Line 1. Just get a Bip! card and recharge it. Buses can be confusing, so stick to the subway for long distances.

Yes, the Metro is super reliable. Just stick to it for anything you can, the buses are generally more complicated to figure out.

 

[SharonCook]

Trying to decide if I should rely on the metro and buses or if I need to budget for more Ubers

The Metro is better than Uber for rush hour travel. Traffic in Santiago gets absolutely insane, so the subway is the only way to guarantee a fast trip during peak times.

 

[KevinKing]

Trying to decide if I should rely on the metro and buses or if I need to budget for more Ubers

Get the "Moovit" app on your phone. It's fantastic for figuring out the bus routes if you decide to venture off the Metro lines.

 

[JessicaClark]

Trying to decide if I should rely on the metro and buses or if I need to budget for more Ubers

For a first-timer, Uber might feel easier, but the Metro is very efficient and clean. The downside is that it gets extremely crowded during morning and evening commutes, especially Line 1, so prepare for a squeeze.

 

[GeorgeLewis]

Avoid the Metro between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. It's just too packed. Travel slightly before or after that window.

 

[HannahWalker]

The Metro is easy to use, and a single Bip! card works for both the Metro and the micros (buses). Once you figure out the card system, getting around is cheap and simple.

 

[SamYoung]

If you want to go to more residential neighborhoods, the bus is necessary. Just use a navigation app to track your stops carefully.

 

[JuliaAllen]

For a first-timer, Uber might feel easier, but the Metro is very efficient and clean. The downside is that it gets extremely crowded during morning and evening commutes, especially Line 1, so prepare for a squeeze.

Line 1 is fine, but also use the newer, colorful lines like Line 6. They are often less crowded and move even faster than the older sections of the system. The Metro is definitely a good budget option.

 

[BrianBaker]

Rely on the Metro as your main transport, and save Uber for late nights or trips to the airport. That’s the best combination.