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

The cheapest way to get from Tacna to Calama is to train and bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tacna to Calama is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $150 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Tacna and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacna to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and arriving at Frontera del Norte Calama via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Tacna to Calama?

The distance between Tacna and Calama is 666 km. The road distance is 651.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Tacna to Calama without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Tacna to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tacna to Calama bus from?

Tacna to Calama bus services, operated by Aeroexpreso, depart from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría station.

Bus or fly from Tacna to Calama?

The best way to get from Tacna to Calama is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $150 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Tacna to Calama bus arrive?

Tacna to Calama bus services, operated by Aeroexpreso, arrive at Terminal Internacional Arica station.

What is the time difference between Tacna and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Tacna. It is currently 5:19 AM in Tacna and 7:19 AM in Calama.

Can I drive from Tacna to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Tacna to Calama is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Tacna to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 78+ hotels available in Calama.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Pozo Almonte
3. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus
10h 35m
$36–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional AricaAeroexpreso
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte CalamaArica
11h 20m
$18–48
Drive 651.8 km
1. Drive from Tacna to Calama651.8 km
8h 22m
$98–142
Fly
1. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC)ARI - CJC
8h 2m
$159–371
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional AricaAeroexpreso
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChileArica
12h 20m
$19–55
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional AricaAeroexpreso
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
12h 50m
$38–91

Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

15Weekly Planes

7h 22mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 665.7 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Tacna, Peru and Calama, Chile?

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Frontera del Norte Calama via Terminal Internacional Arica and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 11h 20m.

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