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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Quito is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 2 days 19h.

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 55m and costs $310 - $900.

How far is it from Calama to Quito?

The distance between Calama and Quito is 3006 km. The road distance is 3572.2 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 via Arequipa which takes 2 days 4h and costs $190 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 13h 8m 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 Buses Tarapaca, depart from Terminal de Buses Calama station.

Where does the Calama to Quito bus arrive?

Calama to Quito bus services, operated by Buses Tarapaca, arrive at Quillagua station.

What is the time difference between Calama and Quito?

Quito is 1h behind Calama. It is currently 11:35 PM in Calama and 10:35 PM in Quito.

Can I drive from Calama to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Quito is 3572 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Calama to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 881+ hotels available in Quito.

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

Q: 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 de Buses Calama and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Quillagua, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Arequipa and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

There are 6 ways to get from Calama to Quito 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, car
best
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
13h 8m
$342–822
Bus #2
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 Terminal Exclucivabus
4. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2d 19h
$119–198
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Calama 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 Arequipabus
5. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
6. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2d 4h
$195–295
Drive 3,572.2 km
1. Drive from Calama to Quitocar 3,572.2 km
2d
$441–637
Fly from Calama Airport, car
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane CJC - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
12h 55m
$311–892
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frontera del Norte Calama 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
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2d 8h
$176–245

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

4Weekly Planes

9h 40mAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,006.2 km
Duration: 13h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Quillagua, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Arequipa, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 2d 4h.

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