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

The cheapest way to get from Tarija to Calama is to bus via Terminal de Buses Calama which costs $35 - $75 and takes 18h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarija to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 13h 21m and costs $300 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Tarija and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarija to Calama. However, there are services departing from Tarija and arriving at Calama via Tupiza and Uyuní. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

How far is it from Tarija to Calama?

The distance between Tarija and Calama is 820 km. The road distance is 687.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarija to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 16h 51m and costs $45 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 16h 51m to get from Tarija to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarija to Calama bus from?

Tarija to Calama bus services, operated by Trans Villa del Norte, depart from Tarija station.

Bus or fly from Tarija to Calama?

The best way to get from Tarija to Calama is to bus which takes 16h 51m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $850 and takes 16h 46m.

Where does the Tarija to Calama bus arrive?

Tarija to Calama bus services, operated by Trans Villa del Norte, arrive at Tupiza station.

What is the time difference between Tarija and Calama?

Calama is 1h ahead of Tarija. It is currently 1:08 PM in Tarija and 2:08 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Tarija to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarija to Calama is 688 km. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Tarija to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 69+ hotels available in Calama.

Tarija to Calama - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tarija to Calama by bus, car, plane, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tarija to Tupiza
2. Take the bus from Tupiza to Uyuni
3. Take the bus from Uyuní to Calama
16h 51m
$48–100
Bus via Terminal de Buses Calama
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarija to Tupiza
2. Take the bus from Tupiza to Uyuni
3. Take the bus from Uyuní to Terminal de Buses Calama
18h 2m
$35–74
Drive 687.5 km
1. Drive from Tarija to Calama687.5 km
14h 15m
$85–123
Fly to Uyuni Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)TJA - UYU
2. Take the bus from Uyuní to Calama
21h 22m
$399–494
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tarija to Tupiza
2. Take the train from Tupiza to Uyuní
3. Take the bus from Uyuní to Calama
21h 56m
Fly to Diego Aracena International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)TJA - IQQ
2. Take the bus from Iquique Airport to Pozo Almonte
3. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus
13h 21m
$301–941
Fly to Calama Airport
1. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Calama Airport (CJC)TJA - CJC
16h 46m
$245–829

Tarija (TJA) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

14Weekly Planes

14h 2mAverage Duration

$353Cheapest Price

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Distance: 819.8 km
Duration: 16h 51m

What companies run services between Tarija, Bolivia and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from Tarija to Calama via Tupiza, Uyuni, and Uyuní in around 16h 51m. Alternatively, Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Tarija (TJA) to Calama Airport (CJC) 6 times a week.

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