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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Calama to Santiago

Composite routes from Calama to Santiago

Cheapest
16 h 56 min
Car
1571 km.
from $86
Fastest
2 h 14 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Comodoro
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.17–$216.28

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Comodoro
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$241.73

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Comodoro
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.53–$254.45

Bus operators

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$165.39

Andimar

Phone:
+56 22 683 8528
Email:
hola@andimar.cl
Website:
andimar.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile 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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Santiago is to bus which costs $30.43 - $141.30 and takes 20h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Santiago is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $32.61 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Santiago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile and arriving at Terminal San Borja. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 35m.

How far is it from Calama to Santiago?

The distance between Calama and Santiago is 1245 km. The road distance is 1568 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Santiago without a car is to bus which takes 20h 35m and costs $30.43 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Calama to Santiago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Santiago bus from?

Calama to Santiago bus services, operated by Ciktur, depart from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Santiago?

The best way to get from Calama to Santiago is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $32.61 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $141.30 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the Calama to Santiago bus arrive?

Calama to Santiago bus services, operated by Ciktur, arrive at Terminal San Borja station.

Can I drive from Calama to Santiago?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Santiago is 1568 km. It takes approximately 16h 49m to drive from Calama to Santiago.

Which airlines fly from El Loa International Airport Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Airport?

JetSMART, Sky Airline and LATAM Chile offer flights from El Loa International Airport Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Santiago?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Santiago. Prices start at $47.34 per night.
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