What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to Atacama Challenger?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Atacama Challenger is to bus and drive which costs $90 - $190 and takes 30h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to Atacama Challenger?

The fastest way to get from Lima to Atacama Challenger is to fly and helicopter which takes 4h 9m and costs $9,000 - $9,500.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Atacama Challenger?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Atacama Challenger. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and arriving at Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 53m.

How far is it from Lima to Atacama Challenger?

The distance between Lima and Atacama Challenger is 1706 km. The road distance is 1924.8 km.

How do I travel from Lima to Atacama Challenger without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to Atacama Challenger without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 32h 53m and costs $80 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Lima to Atacama Challenger?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Lima to Atacama Challenger, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Atacama Challenger bus from?

Lima to Atacama Challenger bus services, operated by Oltursa, depart from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Where does the Lima to Atacama Challenger bus arrive?

Lima to Atacama Challenger bus services, operated by Oltursa, arrive at Arequipa station.

Can I drive from Lima to Atacama Challenger?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Atacama Challenger is 1925 km. It takes approximately 24h 48m to drive from Lima to Atacama Challenger.

Where can I stay near Atacama Challenger?

There are 265+ hotels available in Atacama Challenger.

Lima to Atacama Challenger - 7 ways to travel via plane, helicopter, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Lima to Atacama Challenger by plane, helicopter, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane LIM - ANF
2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter
4h 9m
$9,014–9,427
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacamabus
36h 48m
$67–170
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
3. Drive from Tacna to El Roble / Dr. Amador Neghmecar
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Pozo Almontebus
5. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Busbus
6. Take the bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San Pedro de Atacamabus
30h 7m
$95–190
Drive 1,924.8 km
1. Drive from Lima to Atacama Challengercar 1,924.8 km
24h 48m
$290–418
Fly to Calama Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane LIM - CJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle
8h 26m
$249–721
Fly to Uyuni Airport, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane LIM - UYU
2. Take the bus from Uyuní to San Pedro de Atacamabus
20h 53m
$247–970
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacamabus
32h 53m
$82–181

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

3Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lima to Atacama Challenger.

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Distance: 1,705.7 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Atacama Challenger, Chile?

You can take a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Atacama Challenger via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, and Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama in around 32h 53m.

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