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

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Calama is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $350 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Calama is to fly which takes 12h 32m and costs $260 - $800.

How far is it from Cartagena to Calama?

The distance between Cartagena and Calama is 3750 km. The road distance is 5311.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartagena to Calama without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5 days 13h and costs $1,000 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 12h 32m to get from Cartagena to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Calama bus from?

Cartagena to Calama bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, depart from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Bus or fly from Cartagena to Calama?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Calama is to fly which takes 12h 32m and costs $260 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 6 days 9h.

Where does the Cartagena to Calama bus arrive?

Cartagena to Calama bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, arrive at Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla station.

What is the time difference between Cartagena and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Cartagena. It is currently 3:03 PM in Cartagena and 5:03 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Calama is 5312 km. It takes approximately 3 days 4h to drive from Cartagena to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 70+ hotels available in Calama.

Cartagena to Calama - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Calama via Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 9h.

There are 8 ways to get from Cartagena to Calama by plane, bus, taxi, 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 Cartagena to Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Calama Airport (CJC)CTG - CJC
12h 32m
$266–768
Fly Cartagena to Antofagasta Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)CTG - ANF
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
13h 45m
$199–342
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal del Norte
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichaca
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal San Borja
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
5d 13h
$1,025–1,203
Drive 5,311.5 km
1. Drive from Cartagena to Calama5,311.5 km
3d 4h
$655–946
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Calama Airport (CJC)BAQ - CJC
16h 44m
$259–940
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)BAQ - ANF
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
18h 42m
$372–674
Bus, bus to Simón Bolívar International Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Marta
3. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)SMR - ANF
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
18h 34m
$223–687
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte Cali
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Omnibus Retiro
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calama
6d 9h
$530–918

Cartagena (CTG) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

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14hAverage Duration

$268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,750.1 km
Duration: 12h 32m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Calama via Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, and Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy in around 6d 9h.

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