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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Tacna is to bus which costs $21 - $29 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Tacna is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $170 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Tacna?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Tacna. However, there are services departing from Frontera del Norte Calama and arriving at Tacna via Terminal Internacional. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Calama to Tacna?

The distance between Calama and Tacna is 654 km. The road distance is 651.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Tacna without a car is to bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $21 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Calama to Tacna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Tacna bus from?

Calama to Tacna bus services, operated by Frontera del Norte, depart from Frontera del Norte Calama station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Tacna?

The best way to get from Calama to Tacna is to bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $21 - $29. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $450 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Calama to Tacna bus arrive?

Calama to Tacna bus services, operated by Frontera del Norte, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Calama and Tacna?

Tacna is 2h behind Calama. It is currently 2:06 AM in Calama and 12:06 AM in Tacna.

Can I drive from Calama to Tacna?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Tacna is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Calama to Tacna.

Where can I stay near Tacna?

There are 175+ hotels available in Tacna.

Calama to Tacna - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Calama to Tacna 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 Frontera del Norte Calama to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Arica / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus Arica
9h 24m
$21–28
Drive 651.5 km
1. Drive from Calama to Tacnacar 651.5 km
8h 23m
$98–142
Fly from Calama Airport
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane CJC - ARI
6h 59m
$173–444
Bus via Quillagua
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
9h 37m
$35–51
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus Arica
10h 24m
$22–35
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus Arica
10h 54m
$42–68
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane ANF - ARI
9h 51m
$176–426

Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 41mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 654.2 km
Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Tacna, Peru?

You can take a bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Tacna via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica and Terminal Internacional in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) once daily.

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