What is the cheapest way to get from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera)?

The cheapest way to get from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera)?

The fastest way to get from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) is to helicopter and drive via Licancabur which takes 7h 8m and costs $8,940 - $8,970.

How far is it from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera)?

The distance between Antofagasta and Laguna Colorada (caldera) is 484 km. The road distance is 433.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera)?

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera), including transfers.

Can I drive from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera)?

Yes, the driving distance between Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) is 433 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera).

Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) - 6 ways to travel via plane

There are 6 ways to get from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) by plane, shuttle, car, bus, or helicopter

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, shuttle, drive
best
1. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Calama Airport (CJC)ANF - CJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacama
3. Drive from Licancabur to Laguna Colorada (caldera)
11h 8m
$243–500
Drive 433.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera)433.1 km
8h 13m
$54–78
Bus, Tour, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to San Pedro de Atacama
3. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatio
4. Drive from Geysers del Tatio to Laguna Colorada (caldera)
19h 27m
$106–122
Helicopter, drive via Licancabur
1. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama AirportAnf
2. Drive from Licancabur to Laguna Colorada (caldera)
7h 8m
$8,948–8,961
Helicopter, drive
1. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama AirportAnf
2. Drive from Punta del Inca to Laguna Colorada (caldera)
7h 32m
$8,940–8,959
Helicopter, drive via Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Avenida El Coihue
1. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama AirportAnf
2. Drive from Licancabur to Laguna Colorada (caldera)
8h 34m
$8,934–8,947

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

23Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 483.6 km
Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Antofagasta, Chile and Laguna Colorada (caldera), Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Antofagasta to Laguna Colorada (caldera). However, you can take the taxi to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) airport, fly to Calama Airport (CJC), walk to Calama Airport, take the shuttle to San Pedro de Atacama, take the shuttle to Licancabur, then drive to Laguna Colorada (caldera). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Laguna Colorada (caldera) via Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, and Geysers del Tatio in around 19h 27m.

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