The average bus between Copiapó and Calama takes 10h 34m and the fastest bus takes 10h. The bus service runs several times per day from Copiapó 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 3 hours between Copiapó and Calama. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Copiapó 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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Copiapó station and arriving at Calama station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 10h 34m.
Copiapó to Calama bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Terrapuerto Atacama station.
Copiapó to Calama bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.
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The distance between Copiapó and Calama is 564.1 km. The road distance is 722 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.