How long does it take from Vicuña Mackenna to Cerro Blanco by metro?

The journey from Vicuña Mackenna to Cerro Blanco takes approximately 43 minutes by Santiago Metro, covering 18.2 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vicuña Mackenna to Cerro Blanco?

The token fare from Vicuña Mackenna to Cerro Blanco 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 Vicuña Mackenna for Cerro Blanco?

At Vicuña Mackenna, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Plaza de Maipú. Look for the electronic board showing "Plaza de Maipú".

What is the last train from Vicuña Mackenna to Cerro Blanco?

The last train from Vicuña Mackenna towards Plaza de Maipú departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cerro Blanco back towards Vicuña Mackenna departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Vicuña Mackenna to Cerro Blanco?

There are 10 stops between Vicuña Mackenna and Cerro Blanco on the Línea 5. The stations are: Vicuña Mackenna, Rodrigo de Araya, Ñuble, Parque Bustamante, Baquedano, Bellas Artes, Plaza de Armas, Santa Ana.

Vicuña Mackenna To Cerro Blanco

ShortestShortest Route

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

Bellas Artes

+20.7 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Plaza de Armas

+24.84 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Santa Ana

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground14 km

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

interchange Santa Ana — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Vespucio Norte

+5 min

Santa Ana

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 2Towards Vespucio Norte

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

Puente Cal y Canto

+3.05 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Patronato

+6.1 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Cerro Blanco

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.2 km

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

18.2 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vicuña Mackenna	06:00	23:00	Towards Plaza de Maipú
Cerro Blanco	05:00	23:00	Towards Vicuña Mackenna

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

2.46 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~73 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$800

Bike

$120

Auto

$248

Cab

$450

Estimates for 18.2 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

San PabloLos Dominicos

Línea 5

Vespucio NorteEl Bosque

Línea 5

TobalabaPlaza de Puente Alto

Línea 5

Plaza de MaipúVicente Valdés

Línea 5

Departure station

Vicuña Mackenna

underground

Vicuña Mackenna, Santiago, Chile

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Vicuña Mackenna exit 1· Vicuña Mackenna area♿

Vicuña Mackenna exit 2· Vicuña Mackenna area♿

Vicuña Mackenna exit 3· Vicuña Mackenna area♿

Vicuña Mackenna exit 4· Vicuña Mackenna area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Cerro Blanco

underground

Cerro Blanco, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines