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

The cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera is to bus which costs $180 - $360 and takes 2 days 22h.

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

The fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Punta Arenas and Caldera?

No, there is no direct bus from Punta Arenas to Caldera. However, there are services departing from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez and arriving at Terminal Caldera via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Bariloche and Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Punta Arenas to Caldera?

The distance between Punta Arenas and Caldera is 2908 km. The road distance is 3829.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera without a car is to bus via Bariloche which takes 2 days 12h and costs $170 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Punta Arenas to Caldera?

The best way to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Bariloche, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Punta Arenas to Caldera bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Punta Arenas to Caldera?

Yes, the driving distance between Punta Arenas to Caldera is 3829 km. It takes approximately 44h 39m to drive from Punta Arenas to Caldera.

Where can I stay near Caldera?

There are 81+ hotels available in Caldera.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Punta Arenas to Caldera by plane, bus, ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)PUQ - CPO
7h 45m
$148–635
Bus via Bariloche
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal San Borja
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Caldera
2d 12h
$176–366
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bus-Sur to Terminal Rodoviario
2. Take the ferry from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Terminal Alameda - Turbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Caldera
4d 20h
$545–1,788
Drive 3,829.4 km
1. Drive from Punta Arenas to Caldera3,829.4 km
44h 39m
$473–682
Bus
1. Take the bus from Punta Arenas to Río Gallegos
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal Río Cuarto
3. Take the bus from Terminal Río Cuarto to Terminal Mendoza
4. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Los Andes
5. Take the bus from Los Andes to La Calera
6. Take the bus from La Calera to Caldera
2d 22h
$187–358

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

6Weekly Planes

6h 32mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,908.3 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Punta Arenas, Chile and Caldera, Atacama Region, Chile?

LATAM Chile flies from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Caldera via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Bariloche, and Terminal San Borja in around 2d 12h.

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