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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Salta is to bus which costs $43000 - $110000 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Salta is to drive which takes 9h 48m and costs $100000 - $160000.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Salta?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calama and arriving at Terminal de Salta. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Calama to Salta?

The distance between Calama and Salta is 688 km. The road distance is 611.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Salta without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $43000 - $110000.

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

The bus from Calama to Terminal de Salta takes 12h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Calama to Salta bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Calama to Salta?

The best way to get from Calama to Salta is to bus which takes 12h and costs $43000 - $110000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $320000 - $1000000 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Calama to Salta bus arrive?

Calama to Salta bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Terminal de Salta station.

Can I drive from Calama to Salta?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Salta is 612 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Calama to Salta.

Where can I stay near Salta?

There are 1114+ hotels available in Salta.

Calama to Salta - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Calama to Salta by bus, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calama to Terminal de Saltabus Calama
12h
$43,000–110,000
Drive 611.5 km
1. Drive from Calama to Saltacar 611.5 km
9h 48m
$105,436–152,296
Fly
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)plane CJC - SLA
11h 32m
$327,621–972,862

Calama to Salta by bus

11Weekly Buses

12hAverage Duration

$43,000Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 687.8 km
Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Salta, Argentina?

Andesmar operates a bus from Calama to Terminal de Salta once daily. Tickets cost $43,000–110,000 and the journey takes 12h. Pullman Bus also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, JetSMART, LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) 6 times a week.

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