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

The cheapest way to get from Cali to Calama is to bus and drive which costs $190 - $260 and takes 3 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cali to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $200 - $550.

How far is it from Cali to Calama?

The distance between Cali and Calama is 3035 km. The road distance is 4268.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cali to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 8h and costs $200 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Cali to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cali to Calama bus from?

Cali to Calama bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Bus or fly from Cali to Calama?

The best way to get from Cali to Calama is to fly which takes 9h 44m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 3 days 8h.

Where does the Cali to Calama bus arrive?

Cali to Calama bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Ipiales station.

What is the time difference between Cali and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Cali. It is currently 6:05 PM in Cali and 8:05 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Cali to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Cali to Calama is 4269 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Cali to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 81+ hotels available in Calama.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cali and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Cali to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte Cali and arriving at Frontera del Norte Calama via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

There are 6 ways to get from Cali to Calama by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Calama Airport (CJC)CLO - CJC
9h 44m
$272–787
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacna
4. Drive from Tacna to El Roble / Dr. Amador Neghme
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte Calama
3d 3h
$197–258
Drive 4,268.5 km
1. Drive from Cali to Calama4,268.5 km
2d 12h
$527–761
Fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)CLO - ANF
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
8h 44m
$205–522
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacna
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte Calama
3d 8h
$206–304
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacna
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
3d 11h
$223–347

Cali (CLO) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

13Weekly Planes

14h 29mAverage Duration

$256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,034.5 km
Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Cali, Colombia and Calama, Chile?

JetSMART and LATAM Chile fly from Cali (CLO) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Frontera del Norte Calama via Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 3d 8h.

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