There are 4 ways to get from Salta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to San Pedro de AtacamaSalta
- Drive from Licancabur to Laguna Colorada (caldera)
15h 53m$85–131Drive 593.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Salta to Laguna Colorada (caldera)593.8 km
11h 21m$74–106Bus, Tour, drive
- Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to San Pedro de Atacama
- Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatio
- Drive from Geysers del Tatio to Laguna Colorada (caldera)
19h 17m$75–121Bus, Tour, drive via San Pedro de Atacama
- Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama
- Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to San Pedro de Atacama
- Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatio
- Drive from Geysers del Tatio to Laguna Colorada (caldera)
26h 17m$108–161
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Salta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) is to drive which takes 11h 21m and costs $70 - $110.
The distance between Salta and Laguna Colorada (caldera) is 739 km. The road distance is 593.8 km.
It takes approximately 15h 53m to get from Salta to Laguna Colorada (caldera), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Salta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) is 594 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Salta to Laguna Colorada (caldera).
What companies run services between Salta, Argentina and Laguna Colorada (caldera), Bolivia?
There is no direct connection from Salta to Laguna Colorada (caldera). However, you can take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama, walk to San Pedro de Atacama, take the shuttle to Licancabur, then drive to Laguna Colorada (caldera). Alternatively, you can drive from Salta to Laguna Colorada (caldera) in around 11h 21m.
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- Phone
- 0810 122 1122
- gestionesatc@andesmar.com.ar
- Website
- andesmar.com
Bus from Terminal de Salta to San Pedro de Atacama
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–64
- Website
- https://www.andesmar.com/en
- Bed
- $30–45
- Semi bed
- $25–35
- Phone
- +56 9 4577 7777
- reservas@denomades.com
- Website
- denomades.com
Shuttle from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $36
- Schedules at
- denomades.com
Shuttle from San Pedro de Atacama to San Pedro de Atacama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $31
- Schedules at
- denomades.com
- Phone
- +56 600 600 0018
- clientes@pullmanbus.cl
- Website
- pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–73
- Schedules at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Book at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Salón Cama
- $27–35
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