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

The cheapest way to get from Castro to Calama is to bus via Puerto Montt which costs $55 - $130 and takes 38h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castro to Calama is to bus and fly which takes 10h 31m and costs $90 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Castro and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Castro to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Municipal de Castro and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.

How far is it from Castro to Calama?

The distance between Castro and Calama is 2319 km.

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

The best way to get from Castro to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 37h 40m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Castro to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castro to Calama bus from?

Castro to Calama bus services, operated by ETM, depart from Terminal Municipal de Castro station.

Where does the Castro to Calama bus arrive?

Castro to Calama bus services, operated by ETM, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 79+ hotels available in Calama.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Castro to Calama by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or busferry

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

Bus to El Tepual International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Castro to Rotonda Avenida Parque Industrial
2. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Calama Airport (CJC)PMC - CJC
10h 31m
$93–328
Bus via Puerto Montt
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Castro to Rotonda Avenida Parque Industrial
2. Take the bus from Clínica Puerto Montt to Terminal San Borja
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
38h 17m
$57–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Castro to Terminal Sur de SantiagoSantiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChileSantiago
37h 40m
$59–130
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Castro to Chacao
2. Take the car ferry from Chacao to Pargua
3. Drive from Pargua to Calama
30h 14m
$349–509
Bus, bus to Osorno, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Castro to Rotonda Avenida Parque Industrial
2. Take the bus from Clínica Puerto Montt to Terminal De Buses Osorno
3. Fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Calama Airport (CJC)ZOS - CJC
11h 58m
$105–355
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Castro to Terminal Los HéroesSantiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal de Buses CalamaSantiago / ...
37h 58m
$61–124

Castro to Calama by bus and foot

35Weekly Services

37h 40mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castro to Calama.

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Distance: 2,319 km
Duration: 10h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Municipal de Castro to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal Sur de Santiago and Terminal San Borja in around 37h 40m.

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