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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Calama is to bus and train which costs $45 - $70 and takes 35h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $160 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Calama. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte 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 27h 5m.

How far is it from Lima to Calama?

The distance between Lima and Calama is 1467 km. The road distance is 1826.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Calama without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 27h 5m and costs $60 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Lima to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Calama bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lima to Calama?

The best way to get from Lima to Calama is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $140 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Arequipa, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 27h 5m.

Where does the Lima to Calama bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lima and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 11:41 AM in Lima and 1:41 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Lima to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Calama is 1827 km. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Lima to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 70+ hotels available in Calama.

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

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

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 Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC)LIM - CJC
7h 17m
$147–371
Bus, train
cheapest
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 Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
35h 26m
$50–68
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 Frontera del Norte Calama
27h 5m
$63–141
Drive 1,826.8 km
1. Drive from Lima to Calama1,826.8 km
23h 38m
$275–397
Fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)LIM - ANF
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
6h 22m
$160–415
Bus
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 Balmaceda Pullman Bus
34h 30m
$63–174

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

29Weekly Planes

8h 29mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,466.6 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Frontera del Norte Calama via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 27h 5m.

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