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

The cheapest way to get from Juliaca to Calama is to bus and train via Pozo Almonte which costs $60 - $120 and takes 19h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Juliaca to Calama is to fly which takes 13h 25m and costs $250 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Juliaca and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Juliaca to Calama. However, there are services departing from Juliaca and arriving at Frontera del Norte Calama via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

How far is it from Juliaca to Calama?

The distance between Juliaca and Calama is 1293 km. The road distance is 1052.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Juliaca to Calama without a car is to bus and train via Pozo Almonte which takes 19h 36m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 19h 36m to get from Juliaca to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Juliaca to Calama bus from?

Juliaca to Calama bus services, operated by Expreso San Roman, depart from Juliaca station.

Bus or fly from Juliaca to Calama?

The best way to get from Juliaca to Calama is to bus via Arequipa which takes 20h 5m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $800 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Juliaca to Calama bus arrive?

Juliaca to Calama bus services, operated by Expreso San Roman, arrive at Arequipa station.

What is the time difference between Juliaca and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Juliaca. It is currently 2:22 PM in Juliaca and 4:22 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Juliaca to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Juliaca to Calama is 1053 km. It takes approximately 15h 12m to drive from Juliaca to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 84+ hotels available in Calama.

Juliaca to Calama - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Juliaca to Calama by bus, train, 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, train via Pozo Almonte
best
1. Take the bus from Juliaca to Arequipa
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
3. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Pozo Almonte
5. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus
19h 36m
$61–116
Bus via Arequipa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Juliaca to Arequipa
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte Calama
20h 5m
$42–113
Drive 1,052.9 km
1. Drive from Juliaca to Calama1,052.9 km
15h 12m
$159–229
Fly Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)JUL - ANF
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
14h 51m
$263–441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Zonal de Juliaca to Terminal Zonal Sur de Puno
2. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
22h 7m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Juliaca to Tacna
2. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
22h 56m
$60–90
Fly Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to Calama Airport
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Calama Airport (CJC)JUL - CJC
13h 25m
$250–754
Bus to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the bus from Juliaca to Terminal Terrestre de Cusco
2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)CUZ - CJC
15h 21m
$183–525
Bus, bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the bus from Juliaca to Arequipa
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Arica Airport
4. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC)ARI - CJC
17h 40m
$142–417

Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

14Weekly Planes

11h 29mAverage Duration

$234Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Juliaca to Calama.

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Distance: 1,292.7 km
Duration: 19h 36m

What companies run services between Juliaca, Peru and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from Juliaca to Frontera del Norte Calama via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 20h 5m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Calama Airport (CJC) 3 times a day.

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