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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Pedro De Atacama to Arica

Composite routes from San Pedro De Atacama to Arica

Cheapest
9 h 2 min
Car
693 km.
from $38
Other
8 h 30 min
538 km.
from $25.87
12 h 9 min
538 km.
from $24.78

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:
$130.43–$760.87
Plane from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.91–$195.65

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$315.22
Plane from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$347.83

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:
$141.30–$423.91
Plane from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$500.00

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:
$29.35–$63.30

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:
$5.21–$5.24
Bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Arica
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$21.74
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.91–$20.93

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.68–$26.09

Chile Local Buses

Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Atacama
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Kenny Bus

Phone:
+56 22 570 8687
Email:
ayuda@pasajebus.com
Website:
kennybus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17

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:
$99.36

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:
$10.47

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:
$5.24

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:
$5.24

Chilebus

Phone:
+5699123123
Email:
contactenos@chilebus.cl
Website:
chilebus.cl/
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$30.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica?

The cheapest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica is to bus via Calama which costs $13.04 - $32.61 and takes 12h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica?

The fastest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica is to helicopter and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $8804.35 - $9021.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San Pedro de Atacama and Arica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Pedro de Atacama and arriving at Arica. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica?

The distance between San Pedro de Atacama and Arica is 698 km. The road distance is 693.9 km.

How do I travel from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica without a car?

The best way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica without a car is to bus via Calama which takes 8h 30m and costs $21.74 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Pedro de Atacama to Arica bus from?

San Pedro de Atacama to Arica bus services, operated by Atacama 2000, depart from San Pedro de Atacama station.

Where does the San Pedro de Atacama to Arica bus arrive?

San Pedro de Atacama to Arica bus services, operated by Atacama 2000, arrive at Atacama 2000 Calama station.

Can I drive from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica?

Yes, the driving distance between San Pedro de Atacama to Arica is 694 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from San Pedro de Atacama to Arica.

Where can I stay near Arica?

There are 152+ hotels available in Arica. Prices start at $35.37 per night.
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