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How to get fromCalama to Atacama Regionby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terrapuerto Atacamabus bus Calama / ...
    10h 11m
    $18–75

  2. Drive 696.4 km

    1. Drive from Calama to Copiapócar car 696.4 km
    9h 11m
    $86–124

  3. Fly to Chamonate Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane plane CJC - CPO
    2. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Castherbus bus
    6h 49m
    $161–391

  4. Fly to La Florida Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to La Florida Airport (LSC)plane plane CJC - LSC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Serena Airport to Tongoyshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Tongoy to Terminal de buses La Serenabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Vallenar - Turbusbus bus
    9h 10m
    $113–379

Calama to Atacama Region by bus

Calendar223Weekly Buses
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 11m

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

Pluss Chile operates a bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terrapuerto Atacama hourly. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 10h 11m. Four other operators also service this route.

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