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16 h 51 min
1567 km.
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Santiago, Chile → Calama, Chile

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santiago to Calama

Composite routes from Santiago to Calama

Cheapest
16 h 51 min
Car
1567 km.
from $86
Other
23 h 10 min
1234 km.
from $46.26

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$184.78

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$206.52

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$217.39

Bus operators

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$141.30

Andimar

Phone:
+56 22 683 8528
Email:
hola@andimar.cl
Website:
andimar.cl/
Bus from La Calera - Cruce to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$70.65

Expreso Norte

Phone:
+56 2 3304 8632
Website:
expresonorte.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$10.87

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$51.09

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
contacto@ciktur.cl
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.52–$65.22

T-rrass Chile

Phone:
+56 9 6716 5059
Website:
t-rrasschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal San Borja to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$9.32

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Calama is to bus via La Calera which costs $36.96 - $81.52 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $32.61 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 40m.

How far is it from Santiago to Calama?

The distance between Santiago and Calama is 1247 km. The road distance is 1567.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 20h 40m and costs $30.43 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Santiago to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Calama bus from?

Santiago to Calama bus services, operated by Ciktur, depart from Terminal San Borja station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to Calama?

The best way to get from Santiago to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $32.61 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $141.30 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Santiago to Calama bus arrive?

Santiago to Calama bus services, operated by Ciktur, arrive at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Can I drive from Santiago to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Calama is 1568 km. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Santiago to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 63+ hotels available in Calama. Prices start at $28.49 per night.
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