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

The cheapest way to get from Cochabamba to Calama is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cochabamba to Calama is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $260 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Cochabamba and Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de buses Cochabamba and arriving at Calama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Cochabamba to Calama?

The distance between Cochabamba and Calama is 906 km. The road distance is 844.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cochabamba to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 12h 18m and costs $65 - $110.

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

The bus from Terminal de buses Cochabamba to Calama takes 12h 18m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Cochabamba to Calama bus from?

Cochabamba to Calama bus services, operated by Trans Salvador, depart from Terminal de buses Cochabamba station.

Bus or fly from Cochabamba to Calama?

The best way to get from Cochabamba to Calama is to bus which takes 12h 18m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $260 - $950 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Cochabamba to Calama bus arrive?

Cochabamba to Calama bus services, operated by Trans Salvador, arrive at Calama station.

Can I drive from Cochabamba to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Cochabamba to Calama is 845 km. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Cochabamba to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 11+ hotels available in Calama.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses Cochabamba to Calamabus Cochabamba
12h 18m
$65–110
Drive 844.9 km
1. Drive from Cochabamba to Calamacar 844.9 km
14h 11m
$105–151
Fly to Uyuni Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane CBB - UYU
2. Take the bus from Uyuní to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
13h 53m
$191–608
Bus via Oruro Airport (ORU)
1. Take the bus from Cochabamba to Orurobus Cochabamba
2. Take the bus from Oruro to Terminal de Buses Calamabus Santa Cruz
16h 58m
Fly to Diego Aracena International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)plane CBB - IQQ
2. Take the bus from Iquique Airport to Pozo Almontebus
3. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
9h 56m
$290–1,061
Fly to Calama Airport
1. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CBB - CJC
8h 59m
$269–922

Cochabamba to Calama by bus

21Weekly Buses

12h 18mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cochabamba to Calama.

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Distance: 906.4 km
Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between Cochabamba, Bolivia and Calama, Chile?

Trans Salvador operates a bus from Terminal de buses Cochabamba to Calama twice daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 12h 18m. Trans Lujan SRL also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Calama Airport (CJC) once daily.

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