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 55m and costs $130 - $390.

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 2271.7 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 1m and costs $110 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m 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 55m and costs $130 - $390. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs $170 - $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 2272 km. It takes approximately 29h 12m to drive from Montevideo to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 74+ 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)MVD - CJC
8h 55m
$136–390
Car ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero
2. Take the train from Retiro to Tucuman
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Tucumán to Terminal de Salta
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Calama
2d 5h
$73–228
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calama
37h 1m
$115–216
Drive 2,271.7 km
1. Drive from Montevideo to Calama2,271.7 km
29h 12m
$393–567
Car ferry to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Calama Airport (CJC)AEP - CJC
11h 1m
$135–398
Car ferry, bus via Salta
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Salta
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Calama
38h 50m
$108–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puerto de Buenos Aires
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calama
39h 14m
$178–315
Bus via Salta
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Omnibus Retiro
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Salta
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
46h 10m
$149–316

Montevideo to Calama by car ferry, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

37h 1mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Montevideo to Calama.

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Distance: 1,881.6 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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 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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