What is the cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Calama is to fly which costs $110 - $410 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Calama?

The fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Calama is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $110 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Punta Arenas and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Punta Arenas to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Bariloche and Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Punta Arenas to Calama?

The distance between Punta Arenas and Calama is 3424 km. The road distance is 4298.6 km.

How do I travel from Punta Arenas to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Calama without a car is to bus via Bariloche which takes 2 days 20h and costs $200 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Punta Arenas to Calama?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Punta Arenas to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Punta Arenas to Calama bus from?

Punta Arenas to Calama bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, depart from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez station.

Bus or fly from Punta Arenas to Calama?

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Calama is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $110 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Bariloche, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 2 days 20h.

Where does the Punta Arenas to Calama bus arrive?

Punta Arenas to Calama bus services, operated by Marga Taqsa, arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos station.

Can I drive from Punta Arenas to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Punta Arenas to Calama is 4299 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Punta Arenas to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 86+ hotels available in Calama.

Punta Arenas to Calama - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Punta Arenas to Calama by plane, bus, 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 Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane PUQ - CJC
8h 25m
$110–401
Bus to Puerto Natales, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Rodoviariobus
2. Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane PNT - CJC
11h 2m
$101–420
Bus via Bariloche
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Omnibus Barilochebus
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal San Borjabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus
2d 20h
$202–381
Drive 4,298.6 km
1. Drive from Punta Arenas to Calamacar 4,298.6 km
2d 1h
$530–766
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus
2d 23h
$263–546

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

13Weekly Planes

7h 30mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Punta Arenas to Calama.

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Distance: 3,424 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Punta Arenas, Chile and Calama, Chile?

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Bariloche, and Terminal San Borja in around 2d 20h.

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