How to Travel from
San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park
by Plane, Route or Car
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San Pedro de Atacama, Chile → Lauca National Park, Chile
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Pedro De Atacama to Lauca National Park
Composite routes from San Pedro De Atacama to Lauca National Park
Cheapest
11 h 21 min
Car
840 km.
from $46
Other
12 h 39 min
532 km.
from $5.43
20 h 22 min
532 km.
Select a ticket
13 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
531 km.
from $415.38
Route Navigator San Pedro de Atacama - Lauca National Park
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Ruta 23 CH
Ruta 23 CH, 1 km 491 м
1 km 491 м
Turn left onto Ruta 23 CH
Ruta 23 CH, 94 km 745 м
94 km 745 м
Keep right toward 25
25, 4 km 964 м
4 km 964 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Circunvalación
Avenida Circunvalación, 1 km 233 м
1 km 233 м
Keep right and take 24 toward Chuquicamata
Chuquicamata, 24, 13 km 652 м
13 km 652 м
Turn left onto Ruta 24
Ruta 24, 71 km 612 м
71 km 612 м
Keep right and take 5 toward Iquique
Iquique, 5, 60 м
60 м
Turn slight right onto Ruta 5 Norte
Ruta 5 Norte, 504 km 615 м
504 km 615 м
Turn right onto Llareta
Llareta, 1 km 989 м
1 km 989 м
Turn right onto Santiago Flores
Santiago Flores, 9 km 919 м
9 km 919 м
Turn slight right onto Ruta A-27
Ruta A-27, 9 km 677 м
9 km 677 м
Keep right onto Ruta A-191
Ruta A-191, 33 km 544 м
33 km 544 м
Keep right
201 м
201 м
Turn slight right onto Ruta 11 CH
Ruta 11 CH, 36 km 380 м
36 km 380 м
Turn right onto Ruta A-31
Ruta A-31, 7 km 40 м
7 km 40 м
Keep left onto Ruta A-201
Ruta A-201, 30 km 962 м
30 km 962 м
Keep left onto Ruta A-201
Ruta A-201, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Ruta A-235
Ruta A-235, 366 м
366 м
Keep right onto Ruta A-211
Ruta A-211, 9 km 683 м
9 km 683 м
Turn left
1 km 513 м
1 km 513 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
JetSMART
Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$890.58
Sky Airline
Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$368.96
LATAM Chile
Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$496.18
Boliviana de Aviación
Website:
boa.bo/
Plane from Uyuni Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$292.62
Bus operators
Pullman Bus
Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica
Ave. Duration:
16h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.98–$91.92
Turbus
Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Arica
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$36.90
Frontera del Norte
Phone:
+56 9 7525 8175
Website:
facebook.com/FronteradelNorte1/
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Atacama
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.09–$6.13
Bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Arica
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$25.45
Pluss Chile
Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Arica
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$20.36
Chile Local Buses
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Atacama
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Transvip
Phone:
+56 2 2677 3000
Email:
reservastv@transvip.cl
Website:
transvip.cl/
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$116.30
Linzor
Email:
contacto@linzorbusinessgroup.com
Website:
facebook.com/linzorbusinessgroup/
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$12.25
Cordillera Traveller
Email:
flavio@cordilleratraveller.com
Website:
cordilleratraveller.com/
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$299.04
Trans Cali Internacional
Phone:
+51 2228 7749
Email:
Internacionalcali22@gmail.com
Bus from Terminal Internacional to Lago
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from La Paz to Lago
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.94
Atacama 2000
Phone:
+ 56 55 31 6664
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-atacama-2000-pasajes
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Atacama
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.13
Transporte Amanecer
Phone:
+56 98 255 5550
Email:
pullman.amanecer10@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013268252005
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Atacama
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.13
Chilebus
Phone:
+5699123123
Email:
contactenos@chilebus.cl
Website:
chilebus.cl/
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Pozo
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$24.17
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Arica
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Lynn Tour
Email:
info@lynntourarica.cl
Website:
arica-transfer.cl/
Bus from Arica to Parque
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$73.45
Buses Tarapaca
Phone:
+56 2 2570 8687
Email:
ayuda@kupos.cl
Website:
busestarapaca.cl/
Bus from Pozo Almonte to Arica
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$24.17
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park?
The cheapest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park is to bus and Tour which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 16h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park?
The fastest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park is to drive which takes 11h 22m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .
Is there a direct bus between San Pedro de Atacama and Lauca National Park?
No, there is no direct bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park. However, there are services departing from San Pedro de Atacama and arriving at Lago Chungará via Frontera del Norte Calama and Terminal Internacional. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
How far is it from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park?
The distance between San Pedro de Atacama and Lauca National Park is 871 km. The road distance is 843.6 km.
How do I travel from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park without a car?
The best way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park without a car is to bus via Calama which takes 12h 39m and costs .
How long does it take to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park?
It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park, including transfers.
Where do I catch the San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park bus from?
San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park bus services, operated by Atacama 2000, depart from San Pedro de Atacama station.
Where does the San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park bus arrive?
San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park bus services, operated by Atacama 2000, arrive at Atacama 2000 Calama station.
Can I drive from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park?
Yes, the driving distance between San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park is 844 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from San Pedro de Atacama to Lauca National Park.
Where can I stay near Lauca National Park?
There are four+ hotels available in Lauca National Park. Prices start at $1 per night.
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