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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Juliaca is to bus and train which costs $45 - $55 and takes 21h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Juliaca is to bus and fly which takes 12h 53m and costs $320 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Juliaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Juliaca. However, there are services departing from Frontera del Norte Calama and arriving at Juliaca via Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Moquegua and Arequipa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.

How far is it from Calama to Juliaca?

The distance between Calama and Juliaca is 1280 km. The road distance is 1051.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Juliaca without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 18h 31m and costs $50 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 18h 31m to get from Calama to Juliaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Juliaca bus from?

Calama to Juliaca bus services, operated by Frontera del Norte, depart from Frontera del Norte Calama station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Juliaca?

The best way to get from Calama to Juliaca is to bus via Arequipa which takes 18h 31m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $300 - $1,000 and takes 15h 1m.

Where does the Calama to Juliaca bus arrive?

Calama to Juliaca bus services, operated by Frontera del Norte, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Calama and Juliaca?

Juliaca is 1h behind Calama. It is currently 8:02 AM in Calama and 7:02 AM in Juliaca.

Can I drive from Calama to Juliaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Juliaca is 1052 km. It takes approximately 15h 8m to drive from Calama to Juliaca.

Where can I stay near Juliaca?

There are 23+ hotels available in Juliaca.

Calama to Juliaca - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Calama to Juliaca by bus, car, plane, or train

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

Bus via Arequipa
best
1. Take the bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Moqueguabus
4. Take the bus from Moquegua to Arequipabus
5. Take the bus from Arequipa to Juliacabus
18h 31m
$52–140
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the train from Arica to Tacnatrain
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Juliacabus
21h 56m
$46–52
Drive 1,051.8 km
1. Drive from Calama to Juliacacar 1,051.8 km
15h 8m
$159–229
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane ANF - JUL
12h 53m
$327–697
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Punobus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Puno to Terminal Terrestre Interdepartamental de Juliacabus
20h 27m
$54–93
Fly Calama Airport to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane CJC - JUL
15h 1m
$306–967
Fly Calama Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane CJC - CUZ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cusco to Juliacabus
16h 43m
$184–685

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) flights

6Weekly Planes

8h 48mAverage Duration

$269Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calama to Juliaca.

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Distance: 1,280.3 km
Duration: 18h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Juliaca via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Moquegua, and Arequipa in around 18h 31m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) once daily.

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