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

The cheapest way to get from Puno to Calama is to bus and train which costs $40 - $55 and takes 22h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puno to Calama is to drive which takes 14h 27m and costs $150 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Puno and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Puno to Calama. However, there are services departing from Puno and arriving at Frontera del Norte Calama via Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

How far is it from Puno to Calama?

The distance between Puno and Calama is 1028 km. The road distance is 1010.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Puno to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 16h 50m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 16h 50m to get from Puno to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puno to Calama bus from?

Puno to Calama bus services, operated by Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, depart from Puno station.

Where does the Puno to Calama bus arrive?

Puno to Calama bus services, operated by Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, arrive at Tacna station.

What is the time difference between Puno and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Puno. It is currently 10:24 AM in Puno and 12:24 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Puno to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Puno to Calama is 1010 km. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Puno to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 70+ hotels available in Calama.

Puno to Calama - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Puno to Calama by bus, car, plane, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte Calama
16h 50m
$33–63
Drive 1,010.1 km
1. Drive from Puno to Calama1,010.1 km
14h 27m
$152–220
Bus, bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Arica Airport
3. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC)ARI - CJC
15h 25m
$105–356
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
20h 20m
$45–106
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
2. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
22h 56m
$41–54
Fly Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)JUL - ANF
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
14h 56m
$328–491
Bus to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Puno to Arequipa
2. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)AQP - ANF
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
19h 5m
$239–454

Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

14Weekly Planes

6h 10mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,028.4 km
Duration: 16h 50m

What companies run services between Puno, Peru and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from Puno to Frontera del Norte Calama via Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 16h 50m.

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