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How to get from Puerto Montt to Chaiten by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Puerto Montt to Chaiten in Los Lagos, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 5B bus from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz station to Lota / Avenida Diego Portales station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1A bus and finally take the AUSTR ferry from Puerto De Puerto Montt station to Rampa Chaitén station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 10 min.

670min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5B5B
Bus - 1A1A
Ferry - AUSTRAUSTR
Leaves from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    Pichipelluco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lota / Avenida Diego Portales
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diego Portales, 1014
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Chinquihue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Angelmó / Avenida Pacheco Altamirano
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Puerto De Puerto Montt
    490 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Ferry - AUSTRAUSTR
    Wait for ferry
    AUSTR
    Chaitén
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Rampa Chaitén
    Ride to ferry station
    Rampa Chaitén
    540 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 5D, 1A and AUSTR

To get from Puerto Montt to Chaiten in Los Lagos, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 5D bus from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz station to Castro / Huildad station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1A bus and finally take the AUSTR ferry from Puerto De Puerto Montt station to Rampa Chaitén station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 11 min.

731min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5D5D
Bus - 1A1A
Ferry - AUSTRAUSTR
Leaves from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5D5D
    Wait for bus
    5D
    Pichipelluco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castro / Huildad
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Chinquihue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Angelmó / Avenida Pacheco Altamirano
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Puerto De Puerto Montt
    490 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - AUSTRAUSTR
    Wait for ferry
    AUSTR
    Chaitén
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Rampa Chaitén
    Ride to ferry station
    Rampa Chaitén
    540 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Puerto Montt to Chaiten

The distance between Puerto Montt, Los Lagos and Chaiten, Los Lagos is approximately 194.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 670 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Puerto Montt to Chaiten by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Lagos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Puerto Montt

Puerto Montt is located at Puerto Montt, Los Lagos and the nearest public transit station is Maximiliano Uribe.

Bus stations close to Puerto Montt:

  • Maximiliano Uribe
  • Maximiliano Uribe / Puerto Natales
  • Avenida Vicuña Mackenna / Las Perdices

Ferry stations close to Puerto Montt:

  • Puerto De Puerto Montt

Public transit stations close to Chaiten, Los Lagos

Chaiten is located at Chaiten, Los Lagos and the nearest public transit station is Chaitén.

Bus stations close to Chaiten:

  • Chaitén

Ferry stations close to Chaiten:

  • Rampa Chaitén

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 5D, 1A and AUSTR

To get from Puerto Montt to Chaiten in Los Lagos, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 5D bus from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz station to Castro / Huildad station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1A bus and finally take the AUSTR ferry from Puerto De Puerto Montt station to Rampa Chaitén station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 11 min.

731min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5D5D
Bus - 1A1A
Ferry - AUSTRAUSTR
Leaves from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5D5D
    Wait for bus
    5D
    Pichipelluco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castro / Huildad
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Chinquihue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Angelmó / Avenida Pacheco Altamirano
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Puerto De Puerto Montt
    490 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - AUSTRAUSTR
    Wait for ferry
    AUSTR
    Chaitén
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Rampa Chaitén
    Ride to ferry station
    Rampa Chaitén
    540 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Puerto Montt to Chaiten?

    The fastest way takes 670 minutes, using Bus line 5B, Bus line 1A, Bus line AUSTR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Puerto Montt to Chaiten?

    The alternative route takes 731 minutes, using Bus line 5D, Bus line 1A, Bus line AUSTR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Puerto Montt and Chaiten in Los Lagos?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Puerto Montt to Chaiten in Los Lagos?

    The 5B bus line goes from Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz station near Puerto Montt to Pichipelluco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Pichipelluco station near Chaiten in Los Lagos

  • How long does it take to travel from Puerto Montt to Chaiten in Los Lagos by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Puerto Montt and Chaiten in Los Lagos by bus and ferry is about 11 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Puerto Montt to get to Chaiten in Los Lagos?

    Get on the 5B bus from the Vicuña Mackenna / Avenida La Cruz stop near Puerto Montt in Los Lagos.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Puerto Montt and Chaiten in Los Lagos?

    Get off the bus at the Pichipelluco station, which is closest to Chaiten in Los Lagos.

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