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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Montevideo is to bus and car ferry which costs $100 - $230 and takes 37h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Montevideo is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $130 - $490.

How far is it from Calama to Montevideo?

The distance between Calama and Montevideo is 1884 km. The road distance is 2271.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Montevideo without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 37h 33m and costs $100 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Calama to Montevideo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Montevideo bus from?

Calama to Montevideo bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Calama station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Montevideo?

The best way to get from Calama to Montevideo is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $130 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Buenos Aires, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 39h 3m.

Where does the Calama to Montevideo bus arrive?

Calama to Montevideo bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy station.

Can I drive from Calama to Montevideo?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Montevideo is 2272 km. It takes approximately 29h 18m to drive from Calama to Montevideo.

Where can I stay near Montevideo?

There are 475+ hotels available in Montevideo.

Calama to Montevideo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Montevideo. However, there are services departing from Calama and arriving at Terminal Tres Cruces via Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy, Perette Carlos H. Y Antartida Argentina Av. and Puerto Madero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 3m.

There are 8 ways to get from Calama to Montevideo by plane, bus, car ferry, train, 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.

Fly from Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)CJC - MVD
8h 25m
$136–487
Bus, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de Salta
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Omnibus Metán
3. Take the bus from Metán to Terminal de Tucumán
4. Take the train from Cevil Pozo to Retiro
5. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideo
2d 4h
$73–250
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Calama to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Terminal de Omnibus Retiro
3. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideo
37h 33m
$106–223
Drive 2,271.8 km
1. Drive from Calama to Montevideo2,271.8 km
29h 18m
$393–567
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagasta
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)ANF - MVD
11h 22m
$197–357
Bus via Buenos Aires
1. Take the bus from Calama to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Terminal de Omnibus Retiro
3. Take the bus from Puerto Madero to Terminal Tres Cruces
39h 3m
$141–303
Bus, car ferry via Salta
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de Salta
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Omnibus Retiro
3. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideo
39h 43m
$110–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calama to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Terminal de Omnibus Retiro
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal Tres Cruces
43h 30m
$130–292

Calama to Montevideo by bus and car ferry

6Weekly Services

37h 33mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,884 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Montevideo, Uruguay?

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calama to Terminal Tres Cruces via Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy, Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, Perette Carlos H. Y Antartida Argentina Av., 826 Madero Eduardo Av., and Puerto Madero in around 39h 3m.

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