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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santiago and Caldera takes 12h 26m and the fastest bus takes 12h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santiago to Caldera. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 26m
Duration
942 km
Distance
$35
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Santiago to Caldera bus times

Buses run twice daily between Santiago and Caldera. The earliest departure is at 6:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Santiago is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Caldera at 9:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 12h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 12h 5m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 12h 5m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 12h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 12h 5m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 12h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 12h 5m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 12h 55m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 12h 5m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 12h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santiago to Caldera? 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: 942.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Caldera, Atacama Region, Chile?

Turbus operates a bus from Terminal San Borja to Plaza Las Américas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $23–75 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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