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How to get fromCalama to Challapataby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Calama to Challapata by bus or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario Calama to Uyunibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Potosibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Potosí to Challapatabus bus
    16h 35m
    $37–40

  2. Drive 560.2 km

    1. Drive from Calama to Challapatacar car 560.2 km
    8h 25m
    $70–100

  3. Bus via Terminal de Buses Calama

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Uyuníbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Potosíbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Potosí to Challapatabus bus
    17h 44m
    $74–102

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  • Distance: 813 km
  • Duration: 16h 35m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Challapata, Oruro, Bolivia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviario Calama to Challapata via Uyuni, Uyuni, Potosi, and Potosí in around 16h 35m.

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