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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Quito is to bus via Lima which costs $100 - $190 and takes 2 days 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Quito is to fly and car which takes 12h 13m and costs $270 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Quito. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal Internacional, Tacna and Lima Javier Prado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

How far is it from Calama to Quito?

The distance between Calama and Quito is 2735 km. The road distance is 3567 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 12h 13m to get from Calama to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Quito bus from?

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

Where does the Calama to Quito bus arrive?

Calama to Quito bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Calama and Quito?

Quito is 2h behind Calama. It is currently 8:02 AM in Calama and 6:02 AM in Quito.

Can I drive from Calama to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Quito is 3567 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Calama to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 896+ hotels available in Quito.

Calama to Quito - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly from Calama Airport, car
best
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane CJC - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
12h 13m
$270–740
Bus via Lima
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 Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus 645
4. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2d 23h
$107–182
Bus
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 Terminal Exclucivabus
4. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2d 19h
$114–197
Drive 3,567 km
1. Drive from Calama to Quitocar 3,567 km
2d 3h
$498–719
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane ANF - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
15h 47m
$270–818

Calama Airport (CJC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

7Weekly Planes

11h 38mAverage Duration

$237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,735.5 km
Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Lima Terminal Excluciva, and Lima Javier Prado in around 2d 19h.

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