What is the cheapest way to get from Atacama Region to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from Atacama Region to Calama is to bus which costs $18 - $75 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Atacama Region to Calama?

The fastest way to get from Atacama Region to Calama is to bus and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $110 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Atacama Region and Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terrapuerto Atacama and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Atacama Region to Calama?

The distance between Atacama Region and Calama is 722 km. The road distance is 696.4 km.

How do I travel from Atacama Region to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from Atacama Region to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $18 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Atacama Region to Calama?

The bus from Terrapuerto Atacama to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile takes 10h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Atacama Region to Calama bus from?

Atacama Region to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, depart from Terrapuerto Atacama station.

Where does the Atacama Region to Calama bus arrive?

Atacama Region to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, arrive at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Can I drive from Atacama Region to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Atacama Region to Calama is 696 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Atacama Region to Calama.

How do I get a bus ticket from Atacama Region to Calama?

Book your Atacama Region to Calama bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calama?

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There are 4 ways to get from Atacama Region to Calama by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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1. Take the bus from Terrapuerto Atacama to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus Calama / ...
10h 12m
$18–75
Drive 696.4 km
1. Drive from Copiapó to Calamacar 696.4 km
9h 5m
$86–124
Bus to Chamonate Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Casther to Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacamabus
2. Fly from Chamonate Airport (CPO) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CPO - CJC
6h 31m
$110–402
Bus, shuttle to La Florida Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Vallenar - Turbus to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Tongoybus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tongoy to La Serena Airportshuttle
4. Fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane LSC - CJC
8h 56m
$114–321

Atacama Region to Calama by bus

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Distance: 721.6 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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 $18–35 and the journey takes 10h 12m. Three other operators also service this route.

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