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 train and bus which costs $70 - $230 and takes 2 days 5h.

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 32m and costs $130 - $480.

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 14m.

How far is it from Montevideo to Calama?

The distance between Montevideo and Calama is 1882 km. The road distance is 2272.7 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 37h and costs $110 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m 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 32m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 39h 14m.

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 2273 km. It takes approximately 29h 20m to drive from Montevideo to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 82+ hotels available in Calama.

Montevideo to Calama - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 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 from Carrasco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane MVD - CJC
8h 32m
$136–480
Car ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry 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 5h
$71–227
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry 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
37h
$117–215
Drive 2,272.7 km
1. Drive from Montevideo to Calamacar 2,272.7 km
29h 20m
$393–568
Car ferry to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane AEP - CJC
11h 9m
$142–407
Car ferry, bus via Salta
1. Take the car ferry 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 Calamabus
38h 50m
$111–215
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 14m
$184–317
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 Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
46h 10m
$150–318

Montevideo to Calama by car ferry, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

37hAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,881.6 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

LATAM Chile 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., 1231 Antartida Argentina Av., Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, and Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy in around 39h 14m.

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