What is the cheapest way to get from Vicuña to Caldera?

The cheapest way to get from Vicuña to Caldera is to bus via Vallenar which costs $12 - $27 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vicuña to Caldera?

The fastest way to get from Vicuña to Caldera is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $170 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Vicuña and Caldera?

No, there is no direct bus from Vicuña to Caldera. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña and arriving at Plaza Las Américas via Terminal de buses La Serena and Terminal Casther. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Vicuña to Caldera?

The distance between Vicuña and Caldera is 480 km. The road distance is 464.1 km.

How do I travel from Vicuña to Caldera without a car?

The best way to get from Vicuña to Caldera without a car is to bus via Copiapó which takes 7h 8m and costs $13 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Vicuña to Caldera?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Vicuña to Caldera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vicuña to Caldera bus from?

Vicuña to Caldera bus services, operated by Via Elqui, depart from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña station.

Bus or fly from Vicuña to Caldera?

The best way to get from Vicuña to Caldera is to bus via Copiapó which takes 7h 8m and costs $13 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Vicuña to Caldera bus arrive?

Vicuña to Caldera bus services, operated by Via Elqui, arrive at Terminal de buses La Serena station.

Can I drive from Vicuña to Caldera?

Yes, the driving distance between Vicuña to Caldera is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Vicuña to Caldera.

Where can I stay near Caldera?

There are 81+ hotels available in Caldera.

Vicuña to Caldera - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Vicuña to Caldera by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus via Copiapó
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Terminal de buses La Serena
2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Casther to Plaza Las Américas
7h 8m
$13–85
Bus via Vallenar
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Terminal de buses La Serena
2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Domeyko
3. Take the bus from Domeyko to Vallenar
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal to Caldera
9h 19m
$12–26
Drive 464.1 km
1. Drive from Vicuña to Caldera464.1 km
5h 43m
$58–83
Fly
1. Fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)LSC - CPO
5h 32m
$170–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Terminal de buses La SerenaLa Serena
2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to CalderaValparaíso
7h 53m
$16–80

La Florida Airport (LSC) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 479.6 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Vicuña, Coquimbo Region, Chile and Caldera, Atacama Region, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Plaza Las Américas via Terminal de buses La Serena, Terminal Copiapó - Turbus, and Terminal Casther in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) once daily.

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