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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Máncora is to bus which costs $85 - $200 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Máncora is to bus and fly which takes 14h 56m and costs $270 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Máncora?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Máncora. However, there are services departing from Frontera del Norte Calama and arriving at Máncora via Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Moquegua, Arequipa and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 19m.

How far is it from Calama to Máncora?

The distance between Calama and Máncora is 2804 km. The road distance is 2972 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Máncora without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 45h 19m and costs $100 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 16h 24m to get from Calama to Máncora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Máncora bus from?

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

Where does the Calama to Máncora bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Calama and Máncora?

Máncora is 2h behind Calama. It is currently 6:26 PM in Calama and 4:26 PM in Máncora.

Can I drive from Calama to Máncora?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Máncora is 2972 km. It takes approximately 39h 50m to drive from Calama to Máncora.

Where can I stay near Máncora?

There are 280+ hotels available in Máncora.

Calama to Máncora - 12 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Calama to Máncora by bus, plane, or car

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

Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Tumbes, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagasta
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Tumbes (TBP)ANF - TBP
3. Take the bus from Tumbes to Máncora
16h 24m
$249–573
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Lima 28 de Julio
4. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Máncora
2d 1h
$88–197
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Frontera del Norte Calama 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 Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
6. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Máncora
45h 19m
$107–255
Drive 2,972 km
1. Drive from Calama to Máncora2,972 km
39h 50m
$447–646
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagasta
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL)ANF - TYL
3. Take the bus from Talara to El Alto
19h 28m
$178–602
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Piura International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagasta
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Piura International Airport (PIU)ANF - PIU
3. Take the bus from Piura to Máncora
14h 56m
$275–916
Fly Calama Airport to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Tumbes (TBP)CJC - TBP
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Máncora
15h 45m
$248–732
Fly Calama Airport to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL)CJC - TYL
2. Take the bus from Talara to El Alto
16h 57m
$167–481
Fly Calama Airport to Piura International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Piura International Airport (PIU)CJC - PIU
2. Take the bus from Piura to Máncora
17h 12m
$274–785
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagasta
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)ANF - CIX
3. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Máncora
17h 17m
$216–718
Bus #2
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 Lima 28 de Julio
4. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Máncora
2d 4h
$104–238
Bus #3
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 Arequipa to Lima Victoria
5. Take the bus from Lima to Máncora
2d 5h
$129–199

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Tumbes (TBP) flights

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Distance: 2,804.1 km
Duration: 16h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Máncora via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Moquegua, Arequipa, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 45h 19m.

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