What is the cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama is to fly which costs $130 - $410 and takes 11h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama?

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama is to fly which takes 10h 19m and costs $230 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and arriving at Terminal de Buses Calama via Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai, Terminal Barra Funda and Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro to Calama?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Calama is 2644 km. The road distance is 3326.2 km.

How do I travel from Rio de Janeiro to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $370 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama?

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rio de Janeiro to Calama bus from?

Rio de Janeiro to Calama bus services, operated by Expresso Adamantina, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.

Bus or fly from Rio de Janeiro to Calama?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama is to fly which takes 10h 19m and costs $230 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $550 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro to Calama bus arrive?

Rio de Janeiro to Calama bus services, operated by Expresso Adamantina, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai station.

Can I drive from Rio de Janeiro to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro to Calama is 3326 km. It takes approximately 42h 16m to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 84+ hotels available in Calama.

Rio de Janeiro to Calama - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama by plane, bus, train, 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 Santos Dumont Airport
best
1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Calama Airport (CJC)SDU - CJC
10h 19m
$235–455
Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Calama Airport (CJC)GIG - CJC
11h 6m
$136–408
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grande
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grande to Corumbá
3. Take the train from Puerto Quijarro to Santa Cruz
4. Take the bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal de Buses Calama
2d 10h
$239–351
Drive 3,326.2 km
1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Calama3,326.2 km
42h 16m
$411–593
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai to Rodoviária de São Paulo - Terminal Barra Funda
3. Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruz
4. Take the bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal de Buses Calama
2d 10h
$372–530
Bus via Asunción
1. Take the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rodoviária de São Paulo - Terminal Tietê
2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción to Clorinda
4. Take the bus from Clorinda to Terminal de Salta
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Calama
2d 13h
Bus via Foz do Iguaçu
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Puerto Iguazú
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Puerto Iguazú to General Güemes
3. Take the bus from General Güemes to Terminal de Salta
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Calama
2d 15h
$219–349

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

17Weekly Planes

12h 22mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rio de Janeiro to Calama.

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Distance: 2,643.8 km
Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Calama, Chile?

LATAM Chile, Azul, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal de Buses Calama via Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai, Rodoviária de São Paulo - Terminal Barra Funda, Terminal Barra Funda, and Santa Cruz de la Sierra in around 2d 10h.

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