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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Lima is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 30h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Lima is to bus and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $200 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Lima?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Lima. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus and arriving at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte via Quillagua, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Moquegua and Arequipa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.

How far is it from Calama to Lima?

The distance between Calama and Lima is 1466 km. The road distance is 1828.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Lima without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 28h 9m and costs $90 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Calama to Lima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Lima bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Calama to Lima?

The best way to get from Calama to Lima is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $190 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Arequipa, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 28h 9m.

Where does the Calama to Lima bus arrive?

Calama to Lima bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, arrive at Quillagua station.

What is the time difference between Calama and Lima?

Lima is 1h behind Calama. It is currently 4:50 PM in Calama and 3:50 PM in Lima.

Can I drive from Calama to Lima?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Lima is 1828 km. It takes approximately 23h 45m to drive from Calama to Lima.

Where can I stay near Lima?

There are 2405+ hotels available in Lima.

Calama to Lima - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Calama to Lima by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane CJC - LIM
9h 16m
$193–417
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Lima 28 de Juliobus
30h 36m
$53–98
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Quillaguabus
2. Take the bus from Quillagua to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
4. Take the bus from Tacna to Moqueguabus
5. Take the bus from Moquegua to Arequipabus
6. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
28h 9m
$95–190
Drive 1,828.1 km
1. Drive from Calama to Limacar 1,828.1 km
23h 45m
$275–397
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane ANF - LIM
8h 5m
$203–467
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the train from Arica to Tacnatrain
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
35h 56m
$73–147

Calama Airport (CJC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

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8h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,466.5 km
Duration: 9h 16m

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

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte via Quillagua, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Moquegua, and Arequipa in around 28h 9m.

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