¿Cuándo llega la micro? - Track your bus in real time
How many times have you waited at a bus stop, looking down the street, wondering whether your bus already passed or is still 20 minutes away? ¿Cuándo llega la micro? gives you the answer for free from your iPhone or Android phone.
What is “¿Cuándo llega la micro?”?
It is a free mobile app for iPhone and Android that shows the exact location of Transantiago buses on an interactive real-time map. Open the app to see where the buses for your routes are and plan your trips with better precision.
It uses official GPS data from the Red Metropolitana de Movilidad, covering the operational RED bus routes in the Santiago metropolitan area.
Main features
- Real-time interactive map: see each bus live and know how much waiting time remains.
- More than 400 routes: browse the complete list of available RED routes and filter the one you need.
- Clear identification: each bus shows its route number and characteristic color so you can spot it quickly.
- No direction confusion: the app clearly indicates whether the bus is outbound or inbound, so you do not board in the wrong direction.
How long does Transantiago take to arrive?
Frequency varies by route and time of day:
| Situation | Estimated wait |
|---|---|
| Rush hour, main route | 3 to 8 minutes |
| Off-peak weekday | 10 to 20 minutes |
| Weekend or holiday | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Peripheral route | Variable, can exceed 30 minutes |
With the app you can see in real time whether the next bus is nearby or whether it is better to wait seated.
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Download the free app
Knowing when your bus arrives should not be a mystery. Keep it in your pocket for free at any Santiago bus stop.