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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Salta is to bus via San Pedro de Atacama which costs $43000 - $100000 and takes 13h 3m.

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 43m and costs $100000 - $160000.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Salta?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus and arriving at Terminal de Salta. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Calama to Salta?

The distance between Calama and Salta is 611 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 11h 5m and costs $40000 - $110000.

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

The bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de Salta takes 11h 5m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Calama to Salta bus from?

Calama to Salta bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Salta?

The best way to get from Calama to Salta is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $40000 - $110000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $300000 - $1800000 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Calama to Salta bus arrive?

Calama to Salta bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, 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 43m to drive from Calama to Salta.

Where can I stay near Salta?

There are 1104+ hotels available in Salta.

Calama to Salta - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 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 Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de SaltaAntofagasta
11h 5m
$40,000–107,202
Drive 611.5 km
1. Drive from Calama to Salta611.5 km
9h 43m
$106,206–153,408
Fly
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)CJC - SLA
10h 16m
$307,042–1,734,626
Bus via San Pedro de Atacama
1. Take the bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to San Pedro de AtacamaCalama
2. Take the bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Terminal de SaltaCalama
13h 3m
$43,542–97,547

Calama to Salta by bus

3Weekly Buses

11h 5mAverage Duration

$40,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 611.5 km
Duration: 11h 5m

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

Pullman Bus operates a bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de Salta 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40,000–107,202 and the journey takes 11h 5m. Alternatively, JetSMART, Sky Airline, and three other airlines fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) once daily.

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