3rd Annual CHANCES Meeting – Valparaíso

Operating hours:
Airport – Pajaritos bus station: 06:00 AM – 10:30 PM (Mon-Sun), every 15 min service frequency.
Pajaritos bus station – Airport: 06:00 AM – 10:40 PM (Mon-Sun), every 15 min service frequency.
Fare: CLP $2.200 (cash, debit and credit cards).

Operating hours:
Airport – Pajaritos bus station – Airport: 05:30 AM – 10:45 PM (Mon – Sun), every 10-15 min service frequency.
Fare: CLP $2.200 (cash, debit and credit cards).

“Pajaritos bus station” is the first bus stop (a 15-20 minute drive), and it is where you will need to get off to make the connection for the next leg of the trip. You should enter the building and purchase an inter-provincial bus ticket to Viña del Mar or Valparaiso at one of the ticket counters located inside (we suggest TurBus or Pullman). The fare is approximately CLP 5000. When entering the bus, please note that your ticket has a seat number (Spanish: “Asiento”) assigned to it.

Didi has recently arrived in Chile, so if you already have the app, you can purchase your ticket there at a more convenient price.

The trip from Pajaritos to Viña del Mar/Valparaíso takes about 90 minutes. Once you arrive at your destination, you will find taxis parked right outside the Bus station. You may also book a ride with Uber or DiDi.

There is a 24 hour taxi service from the airport, called “Taxioficial”. The transfer cost to Viña de Mar/Valparaíso is CLP $129.000 and can carry up to 3 passengers with luggage.
*If You need assistance with booking the shuttle from/to airport, please contact HEPNP 2025 organizing committee and let us know the time of your arrival/departure.

Public transportation: There are several bus routes connecting Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, with stops located near the university. Bus stops can be found in front of USM, both on the Avenida España entrance and on Av. Placeres. Some of these lines are:
Detailed information on routes and schedules for public transportation in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar can be found on the MOOVITAPP platform. Additionally, the Red Valparaíso mobile app, available on Google Play, is recommended for real-time trip planning within the regional transportation system.

Valparaíso Metro Train: alternatively, you can also reach the university using the Valparaíso Metro. The nearest station is Portales Station, located within walking distance of the campus. The walk to the university can be easily done via pedestrian bridges that connect directly to the entrance on Avenida España. More information about the service can be found at: https://www.efe.cl/nuestros-servicios/limache-puerto/servicio-y-trazado/