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

The cheapest way to get from Cali to Calama is to bus which costs $190 - $300 and takes 3 days 6h.

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 9h 10m and costs $260 - $650.

How far is it from Cali to Calama?

The distance between Cali and Calama is 3035 km. The road distance is 4272.4 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 6h and costs $190 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m 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 10h 11m and costs $340 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 3 days 6h.

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 1h ahead of Cali. It is currently 3:26 PM in Cali and 4:26 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Cali to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Cali to Calama is 4272 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Cali to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 78+ 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 6h.

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

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

Fly to Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CLO - CJC
10h 11m
$345–852
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacnabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte Calamabus
3d 6h
$194–291
Drive 4,272.4 km
1. Drive from Cali to Calamacar 4,272.4 km
2d 12h
$527–761
Fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane CLO - ANF
2. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
9h 10m
$267–632
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacnabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
3d 8h
$214–379
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus
4d 4h
$262–448

Cali (CLO) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

8Weekly Planes

15h 7mAverage Duration

$312Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,035.1 km
Duration: 10h 11m

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

JetSMART and LATAM Chile fly from Cali (CLO) to Calama Airport (CJC) once 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 6h.

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