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How to get fromCalama to Talcaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Calama to Talca by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Calama Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane CJC - SCL
    2. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talcatrain train
    8h 4m
    $70–168

  2. Bus via Estación Colina

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Batucobus bus Calama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus bus Santiago-Talca
    25h 21m
    $47–84

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Terminal San Borjabus bus Calama
    2. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talcatrain train Estación Central
    25h 4m
    $53–73

  4. Drive 1,767.7 km

    1. Drive from Calama to Talcacar car 1,767.7 km
    20h 6m
    $218–315

  5. Fly Calama Airport to Carriel Sur International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)plane plane CJC - CCP
    2. Take the bus from Concepción to Terminal María Teresabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal María Teresa to Termina de Buses - Turbusbus bus
    8h 43m
    $105–404

  6. Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus bus
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane ANF - SCL
    3. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Talcatrain train
    10h 51m
    $91–229

  7. Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Carriel Sur International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus bus
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)plane plane ANF - CCP
    3. Take the bus from Concepción to Terminal María Teresabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal María Teresa to Termina de Buses - Turbusbus bus
    11h 29m
    $106–345

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus to Terminal San Borjabus bus Calama
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varolibus bus Santiago-Talca
    25h 53m
    $63–82

Calama to Talca by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration25h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,499.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Talca, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli via Batuco and Terminal San Borja in around 25h 21m.

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