The average bus between Atacama Region and Calama takes 10h 19m and the fastest bus takes 10h. The bus service runs several times per day from Atacama Region to Calama. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Atacama Region and Calama. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Atacama Region is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Calama at 9:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terrapuerto Atacama station and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.
Atacama Region to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, depart from Terrapuerto Atacama station.
Atacama Region to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, arrive at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.
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The distance between Atacama Region and Calama is 577.7 km. The road distance is 696 km.
Pluss Chile operates a bus from Terrapuerto Atacama to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile hourly. Tickets cost $17–30 and the journey takes 10h 12m. Three other operators also service this route.