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

The cheapest way to get from Paracas to Calama is to bus and train which costs $55 - $130 and takes 29h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paracas to Calama is to bus and fly which takes 16h 3m and costs $230 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Paracas and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Paracas to Calama. However, there are services departing from Paracas and arriving at Frontera del Norte Calama via Ica, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 54m.

How far is it from Paracas to Calama?

The distance between Paracas and Calama is 1720 km. The road distance is 1599.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Paracas to Calama without a car is to bus and train via Tocopilla which takes 27h 49m and costs $65 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 16h 33m to get from Paracas to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paracas to Calama bus from?

Paracas to Calama bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, depart from Paracas station.

Where does the Paracas to Calama bus arrive?

Paracas to Calama bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, arrive at Ica station.

Can I drive from Paracas to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Paracas to Calama is 1600 km. It takes approximately 20h 55m to drive from Paracas to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 92+ hotels available in Calama.

Paracas to Calama - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Paracas to Calama by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Jorge Chávez International Airport, fly to Calama Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane LIM - CJC
16h 33m
$193–705
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus
2. Take the bus from Ica to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte Calamabus
28h 54m
$56–174
Bus, train via Tocopilla
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus
2. Take the bus from Ica to Tacnabus
3. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus
5. Take the bus from Agencia Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
27h 49m
$68–170
Drive 1,599.7 km
1. Drive from Paracas to Calamacar 1,599.7 km
20h 55m
$241–348
Bus, bus to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus
2. Take the bus from Ica to Ayacuchobus
3. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane AYP - ANF
4. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
22h 29m
$382–1,436
Bus, bus to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus
2. Take the bus from Ica to Ayacuchobus
3. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane AYP - CJC
18h 51m
$460–1,605
Bus to Jorge Chávez International Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane LIM - ANF
3. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
16h 3m
$235–686
Bus, bus to Francisco Carle Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Jaujabus
3. Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane JAU - ANF
4. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
25h 51m
$317–1,212
Bus to Jorge Chávez International Airport, fly to Uyuni Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane LIM - UYU
3. Take the bus from Uyuní to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
25h 32m
$284–1,040
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus
2. Take the bus from Ica to Tacnabus
3. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
29h 41m
$56–121
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus
2. Take the bus from Ica to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
30h 24m
$76–216

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

26Weekly Planes

7h 46mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Paracas to Calama.

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Distance: 1,720 km
Duration: 16h 33m

What companies run services between Paracas, Ica, Peru and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from Paracas to Frontera del Norte Calama via Ica, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 28h 54m.

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