What is the cheapest way to get from Calama to Castro?

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Castro is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 38h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calama to Castro?

The fastest way to get from Calama to Castro is to fly and bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $80 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Castro?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Castro. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile and arriving at Terminal Municipal de Castro via Terminal San Borja and Rotonda Avenida Parque Industrial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 7m.

How far is it from Calama to Castro?

The distance between Calama and Castro is 2317 km.

How do I travel from Calama to Castro without a car?

The best way to get from Calama to Castro without a car is to bus via Puerto Montt which takes 38h 7m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Calama to Castro?

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Calama to Castro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Castro bus from?

Calama to Castro bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, depart from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Where does the Calama to Castro bus arrive?

Calama to Castro bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, arrive at Terminal San Borja station.

Where can I stay near Castro?

There are 259+ hotels available in Castro.

Calama to Castro - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Calama to Castro by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Calama Airport to El Tepual International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC)CJC - PMC
2. Take the bus from Paradero El Teniente to Terminal Municipal de Castro
10h 35m
$83–325
Bus via Puerto Montt
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal San Borja
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Clínica Puerto Montt
3. Take the bus from Rotonda Avenida Parque Industrial to Terminal Municipal de Castro
38h 7m
$58–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Calama to Pargua
2. Take the car ferry from Pargua to Chacao
3. Drive from Chacao to Castro
30h 13m
$349–502
Fly Calama Airport to Osorno, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Osorno (ZOS)CJC - ZOS
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Buses Osorno to Clinica Puerto Montt
3. Take the bus from Rotonda Avenida Parque Industrial to Terminal Municipal de Castro
12h 34m
$95–344
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to El Tepual International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagasta
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC)ANF - PMC
3. Take the bus from Paradero El Teniente to Terminal Municipal de Castro
13h 25m
$109–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal San BorjaCalama
2. Take the bus from Terminal Colón to Terminal Municipal de CastroSantiago
38h 36m
$60–126
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus to Terminal Alameda - TurbusCalama
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Cruce Llau LlaoSantiago
39h 42m
$68–149

Calama to Castro by bus

35Weekly Buses

38h 36mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,317.4 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Castro, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal Municipal de Castro via Terminal San Borja, Clínica Puerto Montt, and Rotonda Avenida Parque Industrial in around 38h 7m.

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