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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Atacama Region is to bus which costs $22 - $80 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Atacama Region is to fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $130 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Atacama Region?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus and arriving at Copiapó. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Calama to Atacama Region?

The distance between Calama and Atacama Region is 753 km. The road distance is 696.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Atacama Region without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $22 - $80.

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

The bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus to Copiapó takes 11h including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Calama to Atacama Region bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus station.

Where does the Calama to Atacama Region bus arrive?

Calama to Atacama Region bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, arrive at Copiapó station.

Can I drive from Calama to Atacama Region?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Atacama Region is 696 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Calama to Atacama Region.

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

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

Where can I stay near Atacama Region?

There are 66+ hotels available in Atacama Region.

Calama to Atacama Region - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus to Copiapóbus Calama
11h
$22–80
Drive 696.4 km
1. Drive from Calama to Copiapócar 696.4 km
9h 11m
$86–124
Fly to Chamonate Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane CJC - CPO
2. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Castherbus
6h 54m
$131–342
Fly to La Florida Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to La Florida Airport (LSC)plane CJC - LSC
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Serena Airport to Tongoyshuttle
3. Take the bus from Tongoy to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal de Buses Municipalbus
8h 47m
$116–308

Calama to Atacama Region by bus

72Weekly Buses

11hAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calama to Atacama Region.

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Distance: 752.5 km
Duration: 11h

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

Pullman Bus operates a bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus to Copiapó 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 11h. Three other operators also service this route.

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