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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Talca to Calama

Composite routes from Talca to Calama

Cheapest
19 h 18 min
Car
1819 km.
from $100
Other
7 h 16 min
Train, Plane
1465 km.
from $53.95
24 h 25 min
Train, Bus
1466 km.
from $67.02
8 h 1 min
Train, Plane
1465 km.
from $115.27
24 h 45 min
1466 km.
from $118.46

Transport providers

Bus operators

Nar Bus

Phone:
+56 45 240 7718
Email:
informaciones@narbus.cl
Website:
narbus.cl/
Bus from Paradero Varoli to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.22–$13.99

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
clientes@pullmanbus.cl
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Paradero Varoli to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.34–$33.08

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
atencion_clientes@turbus.cl
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.71–$152.67

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:
$34.35–$58.52

EME Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0580
Email:
emebus@emebus.cl
Website:
emebus.cl/
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.05–$8.40

Línea Azul

Phone:
+56 42 222 6095
Email:
Catalina.hernandez@lineaazul.cl
Website:
lineaazul.cl/
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.56–$15.27

Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL)

Phone:
+56 71 221 1010
Email:
contacto@tpl.cl
Website:
busestalcaparisylondres.cl/
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Buses Nilahue

Phone:
+56 9 3177 3312
Email:
contacto@nilahue.com
Website:
pullmanbus.cl/
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.58–$5.73

ETM

Phone:
+56 65 229 0100
Email:
contacto@busesetm.cl
Website:
etm.cl/
Bus from Paradero Varoli to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.91–$24.17

Bio Bio

Phone:
+56 45 265 7877
Email:
atencionclientesbiobio@busesbiobio.cl
Website:
busesbiobio.cl/
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.50–$7.63

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:
$35.62–$76.34

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.08–$203.56
Plane from Carriel Sur International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.07–$178.12

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$190.84

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.26–$203.56
Plane from Carriel Sur International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29

Train operators

EFE Trenes de Chile

Phone:
+56 22 585 5000
Email:
contacto@trencentral.cl
Website:
efe.cl/
Train from Talca to Estacion
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.83
Train from Talca to Chillán
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.42–$3.44

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Talca to Calama is to train and bus which costs $31.52 - $70.65 and takes 24h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Talca to Calama is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $33.70 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Talca and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Talca to Calama. However, there are services departing from Paradero Varoli and arriving at Terminal de Buses Calama via Terminal Alameda - Turbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 45m.

How far is it from Talca to Calama?

The distance between Talca and Calama is 1503 km. The road distance is 1819.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Talca to Calama without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 25m and costs $31.52 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Talca to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Talca to Calama bus from?

Talca to Calama bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Paradero Varoli station.

Where does the Talca to Calama bus arrive?

Talca to Calama bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Can I drive from Talca to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Talca to Calama is 1820 km. It takes approximately 19h 17m to drive from Talca to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 66+ hotels available in Calama. Prices start at $27.61 per night.
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