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

The cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Calama is to car ferry and bus which costs $160 - $350 and takes 36h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montevideo to Calama is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $150 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Montevideo and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Montevideo to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tres Cruces and arriving at Calama via 36 Don Pedro De Mendoza Av., Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 18m.

How far is it from Montevideo to Calama?

The distance between Montevideo and Calama is 1884 km. The road distance is 2272.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Montevideo to Calama without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 36h 55m and costs $160 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Montevideo to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montevideo to Calama bus from?

Montevideo to Calama bus services, operated by Colonia Express, depart from Terminal Tres Cruces station.

Bus or fly from Montevideo to Calama?

The best way to get from Montevideo to Calama is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 39h 18m.

Where does the Montevideo to Calama bus arrive?

Montevideo to Calama bus services, operated by Colonia Express, arrive at Puerto de Buenos Aires station.

Can I drive from Montevideo to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Montevideo to Calama is 2272 km. It takes approximately 28h 10m to drive from Montevideo to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 97+ hotels available in Calama.

Montevideo to Calama - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Montevideo to Calama by plane, car ferry, 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 Carrasco International Airport to Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane MVD - CJC
8h 48m
$151–463
Car ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the train from Retiro to Tucumantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Tucumán to Terminal de Saltabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Calamabus
2d 4h
$119–345
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus
36h 55m
$165–348
Drive 2,272.4 km
1. Drive from Montevideo to Calamacar 2,272.4 km
28h 10m
$459–662
Car ferry to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane AEP - CJC
11h 13m
$178–449
Car ferry to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane EZE - CJC
12h 8m
$257–748
Fly Carrasco International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane MVD - ANF
2. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
12h 13m
$275–601
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puerto de Buenos Airesbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus
39h 18m
Car ferry, bus via Salta
1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Saltabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
41h 35m
$173–338
Bus via Salta
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Saltabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario Calamabus
46h 35m
$141–308

Montevideo to Calama by car ferry, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

36h 55mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,883.7 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Montevideo, Uruguay and Calama, Chile?

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Sky Airline fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Calama Airport (CJC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Calama via Puerto de Buenos Aires, 36 Don Pedro De Mendoza Av., 1259 Martinez Zuviria Gustavo, Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, and Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy in around 39h 18m.

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