Terminal de buses San Borja, Bus terminal in Estación Central, Chile
Terminal de buses San Borja is a transportation hub located near Alameda del Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, connecting Santiago to cities in the north. The facility contains ticket counters for multiple bus companies, waiting areas, shops, and food stands arranged across several levels.
The terminal opened in 1992 to take over operations from the old Terminal Norte. In 2007 it was fully remodeled with an investment of USD 8 million: boarding platforms moved from the ground floor to the second level, and the first level was converted into commercial space, including the Paris and Fashion's Park department stores and a Sodimac store.
The terminal's name comes from San Borja street, and its platforms are split into two mangas, one for interregional and one for interprovincial services. Buses leave mainly for northern Chile and the Valparaíso Region, and also to Bolivia. The 2007 renovation added mechanical ramps, a food court, kiosks and public restrooms.
The terminal opens Monday to Sunday from 06:00 to 23:59 and stays closed to the public the rest of the time. It sits inside Mall Arauco Estación, with entrances on San Borja street, Alameda Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins and Exposición street. Platforms are split into two mangas on the second level, and taxis with the terminal logo can be boarded directly at the departure platforms.
The facility uniquely combines shopping and transportation through direct access to a large shopping mall connected to the terminal. This integration allows travelers to shop before or after their journey in the same location.
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