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Atacama Region to Calama buses

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Trip Overview

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.

10h 19m
Duration
722 km
Distance
$29
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Atacama Region to Calama bus times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 11h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 5m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 5m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 5m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 10h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 10h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 5m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atacama Region to Calama? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 721.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Atacama Region, Chile and Calama, Chile?

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.

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