Getting there & around
Most long-distance bus services from Puerto Varas originate in Puerto Montt. Buses leave from individual offices around downtown. For Osorno, Valdivia and Temuco, Cruz del Sur (Walker Martínez 230) has eight departures daily from the terminal at San Francisco 1317; it also goes to Chiloé and Punta Arenas (departures Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). Also check out Tur Bus (San Pedro 210). For Santiago, Tur Bus, Tas Choapa (Walker Martínez 227) and Buses Norte (San Pedro 210) has nightly departures.
For Bariloche, Argentina, Tas Choapa leaves Monday and Saturday, while Cruz del Sur leaves every day.
Minibuses to/from Ensenada (US$1.50) and Petrohué (US$3) leave frequently in summer and thrice daily in the off-season in front of Galería Real, at Del Salvador and San Pedro, or at other stops along Del Salvador. Minibuses leave for Puerto Montt (US$1, 30 minutes), Frutillar (40 minutes) and Puerto Octay (one hour) frequently; catch the bus along San José between the plaza and San Francisco. To get to Ralún and Cochamó, minibuses leave from the corner of Walker Martínez and San Bernardo.
From the Puerto Montt airport, taxis cost approximately US$20.
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