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How to get fromCalama to La Riojaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calama to La Rioja by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane plane CJC - IRJ
    11h 19m
    $380,887–1,232,387

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de Saltabus bus Antofagasta
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal La Riojabus bus
    23h 5m
    $85,203–215,543

  3. Drive 1,283.4 km

    1. Drive from Calama to La Riojacar car 1,283.4 km
    16h 14m
    $235,428–340,062

  4. Bus via Salta

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de Saltabus bus Antofagasta
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal La Riojabus bus
    23h 45m
    $102,203–215,543

  5. Bus via Salta #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de Saltabus bus Antofagasta
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal La Riojabus bus La Quiaca
    24h
    $85,203–195,543

Calama to La Rioja by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$85,203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and La Rioja, Argentina?

LATAM Chile, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and two other airlines fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal La Rioja via Terminal de Salta in around 23h 5m.

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