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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Arica to Calama

Composite routes from Arica to Calama

Cheapest
7 h 56 min
Car
599 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 15 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Chacalluta Arica Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$890.58

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Chacalluta Arica Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$368.96

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Chacalluta Arica Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$496.18

Bus operators

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$44.53

Frontera del Norte

Phone:
+56 9 7525 8175
Website:
facebook.com/FronteradelNorte1/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$25.45

Trans Lujan SRL

Phone:
+56 9 5429 8224
Website:
facebook.com/TRANSLUJANSRL
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$82.70

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
info@plusschile.cl
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.17–$30.53

Kenny Bus

Phone:
+56 22 570 8687
Email:
ayuda@pasajebus.com
Website:
kennybus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$31.81
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Iquique
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Bus from Iquique to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.72

Pullman Cuevas

Phone:
+56 58 2241090
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/buses-pullman-cuevas
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Iquique
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.14

Chilebus

Phone:
+5699123123
Email:
contactenos@chilebus.cl
Website:
chilebus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$31.81

Buses Tarapaca

Phone:
+56 2 2570 8687
Email:
ayuda@kupos.cl
Website:
busestarapaca.cl/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$31.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Arica to Calama is to bus which costs $8.70 - $38.04 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arica to Calama is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Arica and Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Arica to Calama?

The distance between Arica and Calama is 598 km. The road distance is 596.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Arica to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $8.70 - $38.04 .

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

The bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile takes 9h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Arica to Calama bus from?

Arica to Calama bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, depart from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

Bus or fly from Arica to Calama?

The best way to get from Arica to Calama is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $8.70 - $38.04 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Arica to Calama bus arrive?

Arica to Calama bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, arrive at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Can I drive from Arica to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Arica to Calama is 597 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Arica 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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