How long does it take from Macul to Plaza de Armas by metro?

The journey from Macul to Plaza de Armas takes approximately 34 minutes by Santiago Metro, covering 13.71 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Macul to Plaza de Armas?

The token fare from Macul to Plaza de Armas is $800. With a smart card the fare is $800 (save $0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's $800.

Which platform at Macul for Plaza de Armas?

At Macul, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Plaza de Puente Alto. Look for the electronic board showing "Plaza de Puente Alto".

What is the last train from Macul to Plaza de Armas?

The last train from Macul towards Plaza de Puente Alto departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Plaza de Armas back towards Macul departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Macul to Plaza de Armas?

There are 7 stops between Macul and Plaza de Armas on the Línea 4. The stations are: Macul, Vicuña Mackenna.

Macul To Plaza de Armas

ShortestShortest Route

Macul

Platform 1·underground·Línea 4Towards Plaza de Puente Alto

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Vicuña Mackenna

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.71 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Vicuña Mackenna — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 5 ·Platform 3 Towards Plaza de Maipú

+5 min

Vicuña Mackenna

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 5Towards Plaza de Maipú

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Rodrigo de Araya

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Ñuble

purple interchange

+8.28 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Baquedano

red interchange

+16.56 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Bellas Artes

+20.7 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Plaza de Armas

Arrive Platform 2·underground12 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

34 min

Total time

stops

13.71 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Macul	05:00	23:00	Towards Plaza de Puente Alto
Plaza de Armas	05:00	23:00	Towards Macul

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

$800

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

$800

Save $0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

$800

Save $0 per ride

Use your Santiago Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.85 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.85 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~55 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$800

Bike

$92

Auto

$194

Cab

$352

Estimates for 13.71 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Línea 4

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Línea 4

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Línea 4

Plaza de MaipúVicente Valdés

Línea 4

Departure station

Macul

underground

Macul, Santiago, Chile

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Plaza de Armas

underground

Plaza de Armas, Santiago, Chile

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines