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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Castro is to bus via Puerto Montt which costs $60 - $130 and takes 38h 6m.

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 4m and costs $85 - $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 6m.

How far is it from Calama to Castro?

The distance between Calama and Castro is 2339 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 6m and costs $60 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m 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 335+ 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)plane CJC - PMC
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Terminal Municipal de Castrobus
10h 4m
$86–324
Bus via Puerto Montt
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal San Borjabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Clínica Puerto Monttbus
3. Take the bus from Rotonda Avenida Parque Industrial to Terminal Municipal de Castrobus
38h 6m
$62–129
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Calama to Parguacar
2. Take the car ferry from Pargua to Chacaocarferry
3. Drive from Chacao to Castrocar
30h 29m
$349–502
Fly Calama Airport to Osorno, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Osorno (ZOS)plane CJC - ZOS
2. Take the bus from Terminal De Buses Osorno to Cruce Cazelybus
11h 16m
$107–352
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to El Tepual International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC)plane ANF - PMC
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Terminal Municipal de Castrobus
12h 48m
$113–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal San Borjabus Calama
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Municipal de Castrobus Castro / ...
38h 40m
$64–143
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus Calama
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Cruce Llau Llaobus Castro / ...
39h 27m
$86–170

Calama Airport (CJC) to El Tepual International Airport (PMC) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 8mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calama to Castro.

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Distance: 2,339 km
Duration: 10h 4m

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 6m.

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