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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Calama is to bus which costs $170 - $300 and takes 2 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Calama is to car and fly and bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $220 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe 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 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Quito to Calama?

The distance between Quito and Calama is 2736 km. The road distance is 3565.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Calama without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 2 days 8h and costs $190 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 13h 43m to get from Quito to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Calama bus from?

Quito to Calama bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Calama bus arrive?

Quito to Calama bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

What is the time difference between Quito and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Quito. It is currently 8:55 AM in Quito and 10:55 AM in Calama.

Can I drive from Quito to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Calama is 3565 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Quito to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 82+ hotels available in Calama.

Quito to Calama - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Quito to Calama by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car, fly to Calama Airport
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane UIO - CJC
13h 43m
$260–842
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva 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
2d 23h
$136–276
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus
3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus
6. Take the bus from Agencia Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
2d 8h
$191–304
Drive 3,565.1 km
1. Drive from Quito to Calamacar 3,565.1 km
2d
$440–635
Car, fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane UIO - ANF
3. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
12h 50m
$222–724
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio 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
2d 13h
$177–294

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

19Weekly Planes

13h 37mAverage Duration

$253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,736.5 km
Duration: 13h 43m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe 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 2d 8h.

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