How to use the Metro in Santiago Chile

for more detailed information about using Santiago Chile public transportation. Santiago’s extensive metro system is cheap and easy to use and was our main mode of transit during the six weeks we spent in the city.

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[teacherman]

I just returned from a short stay in Chile and I have had the opportunity to use the metro intensively . Even at peak hours, I was positively impressed by the civility and courteous manners of the passengers. Being a senior citizen, me and my wife were offered seats by those who were already seated. As for the burglars and pickpockets you must adopt the safety measures that are universal in these kind of contexts.

[marceloskys]

Soy Chileno, uso a diario el Metro y yo no habría podido explicar tan bien como usar el metro jeje Bienvenida!! disfruta tu estadía :)

[psandov]

Hopefully you can visit Lines 6 & 3 if you stay longer. Those ones are pretty much brand new Lines, fully automated trains. All signs and machines in english as well, so visiting those is a Must if you're still at Santiago. They looks like a subway version of the skyline service on US airports.

[rimasuemikidia]

Some tips:
-pick pockets are worse during peak hours. The more people in the train, the more pick pockets and thieves.
-usually your bip will work but sometimes the card might not work even though it has money on it. Do not charge it with more money, just tell the staff something is wrong with the card and they might let you pass.
-try to avoid the peak hour as possible. It can be SO crowded that you might have to skip even 2 trains just to get inside one, since people fills them up to the last inch.

[lordvaderdarthsith]

Chile and its people are beautiful.
Cheers from Chile.

[IncompetentGamer]

Studied in Chile for 5 months, it is my absolute favorite place

[nalcayec]

Like si entraste para leer que opinaban los extranjeros y se encontréócon puros chilenos hablando weas! 😂😂

[tallerdeluz]

Nice video. As a Chilean woman, it's nice to see foreign people explaining to other tourists how our transportation system works.
Buses are ugly and ramshackle but since december we have a new electric ones in some areas. Here in Peñalolén where I live we have these new buses and they are much comfortables.
If you change from bus to subway, it has only a $20 Chilean pesos adittional cost, but inside metro, you can change from line to line for free and when you change from subway to any bus line it's free too (within 2 hours only).
Musicians and sellers insist to perform/sell even when it's not allowed. As you remark, pickpockets are in every big city and Stgo it's not an exception, unlickily. Try not to call attention with fancy jewels, phones, cameras or any stuff that look expensive.
And you were lucky not to ride our metro in the peak hours! It's awfully crowded (and more chances to be pickpoketed!)
You can charge your Bip car outside metro stations too: Banco Estado, some grocery shops and minimarkets that show the Bip sign saying "Punto de Carga".
Greetings.

[FernandoGonzalez-ubiw]

Soy de Guatemala y Chile es uno de los países que me muero por conocer...

[MariaMartinez-researcher]

Important tip: in rush hours several lines have an skipping stations system, making each line a "common, " "red" or "green" one according to the stations where the train stops. Check the train's lateral lights are the same color of the station you are going to, or you might have to do a very long turn around back.

[GonzaloInfante]

Nice video! Just to clarify something: you can make any number of metro line changes as you want in a single trip. The maximum of two rides and additional 2 hour limit applies only to bus to bus transfers and bus to/from metro. An additional small fee may be charged to your bip card when transferring from bus to metro to adjust for the slightly more expensive metro fare, though it's negligible.

[franciscoacevedo]

Your videos are very entertaining and I think they are a great contribution to English-speaking travelers. It could not be better explained, nor could we Chileans explain so well.

[MANNY]

Since I haven't lived in Chile for so many years, These tips actually help A LOT! Thanks much, CG! :D

[idk-lbkz]

I'm chilean (but I don't live in Santiago) and I never understand how metro works until now, thanks a lot for this video!

[jcamposv]

Great, you’ve presented an excellent description of our Metro system and some of it’s intricacies. Welcome to Santiago and enjoy your stay with us. Jaime.

[haleyhalvorson]

I am so glad I found your channel! I’m studying abroad in Chile come July and these are so helpful!

[juanvillagra]

Hello there! I am from Santiago, and I really liked the way you show how to move around in our Metro. It's nice and heartwarming to watch us through another's eyes!
Enjoy your stay!

[antologiaz]

I’m Chilean and I really don’t think I would’ve been able to explain how to use the Metro as clearly as you did. That’s pretty impressive to be honest

[RobbsHomemadeLife]

This was very good but I doubt it would help me. Getting lost is one of my core strengths.

[marcelaviviana]

Great video! Very clearly explained, enjoy your stay in Chile and sorry about the pickpockets incident.