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 21m and costs $280 - $700.

How far is it from Quito to Calama?

The distance between Quito and Calama is 2736 km. The road distance is 3565.2 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 9h and costs $190 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 13h 32m 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 12:58 AM in Quito and 2:58 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 80+ hotels available in Calama.

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

Q: 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 Balmaceda - Kenny Bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica and Pozo Almonte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

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 Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Calama Airport (CJC)UIO - CJC
13h 32m
$240–692
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Prado
2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
2d 23h
$136–275
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipa
3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Pozo Almonte
6. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus
2d 9h
$195–310
Drive 3,565.2 km
1. Drive from Quito to Calama3,565.2 km
2d
$440–635
Car, fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)UIO - ANF
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
12h 21m
$283–677
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte Calama
2d 13h
$177–293

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

16Weekly Planes

14h 35mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,736.5 km
Duration: 13h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Pozo Almonte, and Pozo Almonte in around 2d 9h.

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