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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Calama to Atacama Region

Composite routes from Calama to Atacama Region

Cheapest
10 h 16 min
Car
825 km.
from $45

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$254.45

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Desierto
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$35.62–$178.12
Plane from El Loa International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$483.46

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Desierto
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$394.40
Plane from El Loa International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.80–$636.13

Bus operators

Sol de Elqui

Phone:
+56 (51) 221 5946
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.78–$4.45

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.90–$49.62
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$33.08

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$82.70
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.18–$35.62

Pullman San Andrés

Email:
contacto@transportestransmat.cl
Website:
pullmansanandres.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63

Condor Bus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7528
Email:
clientescondor@condorbus.cl
Website:
condorbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.27–$22.90

Andimar

Phone:
+56 22 683 8528
Email:
hola@andimar.cl
Website:
andimar.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$44.53
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.83–$13.99

Expreso Norte

Phone:
+56 2 3304 8632
Website:
expresonorte.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$15.27

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.91–$17.81

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
contacto@ciktur.cl
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$49.62

Buses Serena Mar

Phone:
+56 94 915 6683
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/serena-mar
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Calama to Atacama Region?

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Atacama Region is to bus which costs $16.30 - $70.65 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calama to Atacama Region?

The fastest way to get from Calama to Atacama Region is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $50 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Atacama Region?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus and arriving at Terminal Copiapó - Turbus. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Calama to Atacama Region?

The distance between Calama and Atacama Region is 790 km. The road distance is 769.7 km.

How do I travel from Calama to Atacama Region without a car?

The best way to get from Calama to Atacama Region without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $16.30 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Calama to Atacama Region?

The bus from Terminal Balmaceda Turbus to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus takes 10h 5m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Calama to Atacama Region bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Calama to Atacama Region?

The best way to get from Calama to Atacama Region is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $16.30 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $184.78 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Calama to Atacama Region bus arrive?

Calama to Atacama Region bus services, operated by Turbus, arrive at Terminal Copiapó - Turbus station.

Can I drive from Calama to Atacama Region?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Atacama Region is 770 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Calama to Atacama Region.
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