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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Calama to Balmaceda

Composite routes from Calama to Balmaceda

Cheapest
42 h 23 min
Car
3543 km.
from $194
Other
2 d 6 h 26 min
2616 km.
from $196.17
2 d 7 h 56 min
2618 km.
from $100.61
2 d 8 h 9 min
2618 km.
from $97.96

Transport providers

Bus operators

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
gestionesatc@andesmar.com.ar
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.93–$108.14

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.98–$57.25
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.26–$58.52
Bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34

Flixbus Chile

Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$26.72

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$165.39
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$101.78

Andimar

Phone:
+56 22 683 8528
Email:
hola@andimar.cl
Website:
andimar.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$89.06

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$59.80

Buses Gardy

Email:
partes@municochrane.cl
Bus from Coyhaique to Balmaceda
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.68

Buses TransAustral LTDA

Phone:
+56 67 223 2067
Email:
info@transaustralbus.com
Website:
transaustralbus.com/
Bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Coyhaique
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.04

ETM

Phone:
+56 65 229 0100
Email:
contacto@busesetm.cl
Website:
etm.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.99–$44.53

Empresas Cruz Del Sur

Phone:
+56 65 243 6410
Email:
soporteweb@busescruzdelsur.cl
Website:
webcds.cl/es/
Bus from Santiago to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$36.90

Queilen Bus

Phone:
+56 65 263 2594
Email:
contacto@queilenbus.cl
Website:
queilenbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.71–$69.97

Bus Norte

Phone:
+56 60 0401 5151
Email:
servicioalcliente@busnortechile.cl
Website:
busnortechile.cl/portada.php
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$36.90

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
contacto@ciktur.cl
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$76.34
Bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.90–$76.34

Via Lago Sur

Phone:
+56 99 144 4725
Email:
boleteria.santiago@lagosur.cl
Website:
lagosur.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.81–$24.49

TranSantin

Phone:
+56 2 2479 2925
Email:
servicioalcliente@transantin.cl
Website:
transantin.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.98–$39.44
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$40.71

Buses Tepual

Phone:
+56 22 748 6521
Website:
tepualvip.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.04

Thaebus

Phone:
+56 65 227 8249
Email:
contacto@thaebus.com
Website:
facebook.com/thaebus-28720931577/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$31.81

Via-Tur

Phone:
+56 65 225 3133
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/via
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.36–$24.49

Buses Fierro

Phone:
+56 97 580 5380
Email:
info@busesfierro.cl
Website:
buses-fierro.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.90–$69.97

Airlines

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Balmaceda
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$35.62–$178.12

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Balmaceda
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$368.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Balmaceda is to fly which costs $34.78 - $163.04 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Balmaceda is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $34.78 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Balmaceda?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Balmaceda. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus and arriving at Balmaceda via Terminal Alameda - Turbus, Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt and Coyhaique. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Calama to Balmaceda?

The distance between Calama and Balmaceda is 2622 km. The road distance is 3545.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Balmaceda without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $70.65 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Calama to Balmaceda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Balmaceda bus from?

Calama to Balmaceda bus services, operated by Turbus, depart from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Balmaceda?

The best way to get from Calama to Balmaceda is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $34.78 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $250 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Calama to Balmaceda bus arrive?

Calama to Balmaceda bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Terminal Alameda - Turbus station.

Can I drive from Calama to Balmaceda?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Balmaceda is 3545 km. It takes approximately 42h 2m to drive from Calama to Balmaceda.

Where can I stay near Balmaceda?

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