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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Atacama Region is to bus and train which costs $70 - $100 and takes 46h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Atacama Region is to fly and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Atacama Region?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Atacama Region. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and arriving at Terminal Copiapó - Turbus via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 10m.

How far is it from Lima to Atacama Region?

The distance between Lima and Atacama Region is 1880 km. The road distance is 2426.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Atacama Region without a car is to bus and train via Tocopilla which takes 35h 16m and costs $80 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Lima to Atacama Region, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lima to Atacama Region bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lima and Atacama Region?

Atacama Region is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 10:01 AM in Lima and 12:01 PM in Atacama Region.

Can I drive from Lima to Atacama Region?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Atacama Region is 2426 km. It takes approximately 31h 51m to drive from Lima to Atacama Region.

Where can I stay near Atacama Region?

There are 58+ hotels available in Atacama Region.

Lima to Atacama Region - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lima to Atacama Region by plane, bus, train, 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 to Chamonate Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)LIM - CPO
2. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Casther
7h 14m
$147–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacna
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus
43h 5m
$63–194
Bus, train via Tocopilla
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte 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 Terminal de Buses Tocopilla
5. Take the bus from Agencia Tocopilla - Turbus to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus
35h 16m
$84–208
Drive 2,426.4 km
1. Drive from Lima to Copiapó2,426.4 km
31h 51m
$365–527
Fly to La Florida Airport, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Florida Airport (LSC)LIM - LSC
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Terminal de buses La Serena
3. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Vallenar - Turbus
11h 11m
$241–609
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte 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 Terminal Copiapó - Turbus
39h 10m
$78–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacna
2. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman Bus
46h 21m
$74–99

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

19Weekly Planes

8h 7mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lima to Atacama Region.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,879.8 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 39h 10m.

Airlines