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

The cheapest way to get from Peru to Calama is to bus and train which costs $55 - $85 and takes 34h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peru to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Peru and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Peru to Calama. However, there are services departing from Lima and arriving at Terminal de Buses Calama via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica and Agencia Camus - Tocopilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 28m.

How far is it from Peru to Calama?

The distance between Peru and Calama is 1466 km. The road distance is 1826.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Peru to Calama without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 29h 28m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Peru to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peru to Calama bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Peru to Calama?

The best way to get from Peru to Calama is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Arequipa, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 29h 28m.

Where does the Peru to Calama bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Peru and Calama?

Calama is 1h ahead of Peru. It is currently 9:06 AM in Peru and 10:06 AM in Calama.

Can I drive from Peru to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Peru to Calama is 1826 km. It takes approximately 23h 39m to drive from Peru to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 11+ hotels available in Calama.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Peru 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 Jorge Chávez International Airport to Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane LIM - CJC
7h 21m
$156–630
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte Calamabus
34h 34m
$47–103
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus
2. Take the bus from Arequipa 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 de Buses Tocopillabus
5. Take the bus from Agencia Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
29h 28m
$69–155
Drive 1,826.5 km
1. Drive from Lima to Calamacar 1,826.5 km
23h 39m
$275–397
Fly Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane CIX - ANF
2. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
8h 35m
$227–575
Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane LIM - ANF
2. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
6h 49m
$188–611
Fly Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Calama Airport
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CUZ - CJC
9h 9m
$187–669
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacnabus
2. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus
4. Take the bus from Agencia Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
34h 22m
$57–82
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lima to Arequipabus
2. Take the bus from Arequipa 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 de Buses Calamabus
35h 58m
$164–1,107
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
38h 20m
$67–190

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

27Weekly Planes

7h 51mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,466 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between 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 Lima to Terminal de Buses Calama via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal de Buses Tocopilla, and Agencia Camus - Tocopilla in around 29h 28m.

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