What is the cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Calama is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 22h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rioja to Calama?

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Calama is to fly which takes 10h 12m and costs $250 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between La Rioja and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rioja to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal La Rioja and arriving at Calama via Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.

How far is it from La Rioja to Calama?

The distance between La Rioja and Calama is 807 km. The road distance is 1283.2 km.

How do I travel from La Rioja to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 22h 55m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from La Rioja to Calama?

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from La Rioja to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rioja to Calama bus from?

La Rioja to Calama bus services, operated by Flecha Bus, depart from Terminal La Rioja station.

Bus or fly from La Rioja to Calama?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Calama is to fly which takes 10h 12m and costs $250 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 22h 55m.

Where does the La Rioja to Calama bus arrive?

La Rioja to Calama bus services, operated by Flecha Bus, arrive at Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy station.

Can I drive from La Rioja to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to Calama is 1283 km. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from La Rioja to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 82+ hotels available in Calama.

La Rioja to Calama - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from La Rioja 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
best
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane IRJ - CJC
10h 12m
$259–921
Bus via Salta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Saltabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus Salta
23h 40m
$56–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus Salta
22h 55m
$60–124
Drive 1,283.2 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Calamacar 1,283.2 km
16h 12m
$159–229
Bus via Salta #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Saltabus Mendoza
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus Salta
23h 50m
$60–132

La Rioja to Calama by bus

6Weekly Buses

22h 55mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rioja to Calama.

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Distance: 806.9 km
Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between La Rioja, Argentina and Calama, Chile?

Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Calama Airport (CJC) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Calama via Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy in around 22h 55m.

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