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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Chivay is to bus which costs $35 - $140 and takes 19h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Chivay is to fly and bus which takes 14h 4m and costs $180 - $550.

How far is it from Calama to Chivay?

The distance between Calama and Chivay is 1174 km. The road distance is 1116.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Chivay without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 16h 44m and costs $140 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 16h 44m to get from Calama to Chivay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Chivay bus from?

Calama to Chivay bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, depart from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus station.

Where does the Calama to Chivay bus arrive?

Calama to Chivay bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Calama and Chivay?

Chivay is 2h behind Calama. It is currently 9:10 PM in Calama and 7:10 PM in Chivay.

Can I drive from Calama to Chivay?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Chivay is 1116 km. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Calama to Chivay.

Where can I stay near Chivay?

There are 48+ hotels available in Chivay.

Calama to Chivay - 9 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Calama and Chivay?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Chivay. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo via Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Moquegua and Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.

There are 9 ways to get from Calama to Chivay by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Quillagua
2. Take the bus from Quillagua to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
4. Take the bus from Tacna to Moquegua
5. Take the bus from Moquegua to Arequipa
6. Take the taxi from Arequipa to Chivay
16h 44m
$149–232
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional Arica to Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Arequipa
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa to Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo
19h 24m
$36–134
Drive 1,116.3 km
1. Drive from Calama to Chivay1,116.3 km
16h 5m
$168–243
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagasta
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)ANF - AQP
3. Take the bus from Arequipa Airport to Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo
14h 47m
$231–562
Bus via Moquegua
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Moquegua
4. Take the bus from Moquegua to Arequipa
5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa to Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo
17h 48m
$55–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Arequipa
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa to Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo
18h 48m
$58–152
Fly Calama Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)CJC - AQP
2. Take the bus from Arequipa Airport to Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo
14h 4m
$189–541
Fly Calama Airport to Chacalluta Arica Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)CJC - ARI
2. Take the bus from Arica Airport to Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Moquegua
4. Take the bus from Moquegua to Arequipa
5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa to Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo
17h 37m
$147–478
Fly Calama Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)CJC - CUZ
2. Take the bus from Cusco to Chivay
19h 57m
$240–581

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

13Weekly Planes

9h 58mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calama to Chivay.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,174.4 km
Duration: 16h 44m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Chivay, Peru?

You can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Moquegua, Arequipa, and Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa in around 17h 48m.

Airlines