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How to get fromAntofagasta to Salar de Atacamaby bus, unknown, or helicopter

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There are 4 ways to get from Antofagasta to Salar de Atacama by bus, unknown, or helicopter

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  1. Bus, travel via Calama

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Baquedanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baquedano to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to Plaza de Toconaobus bus
    4. Walk from Plaza de Toconao to Salar de Atacamaunknown unknown
    7h 51m

  2. Helicopter, travel

    1. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter Anf
    2. Walk from San Pedro de Atacama Airport to Salar de Atacamaunknown unknown
    2h 46m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Peinebus bus
    3. Walk from Peine to Salar de Atacamaunknown unknown
    8h 37m

  4. Bus, travel #2

    1. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Peinebus bus
    3. Walk from Peine to Salar de Atacamaunknown unknown
    8h 56m

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  • Distance: 395.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Antofagasta, Chile and Salar de Atacama, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Antofagasta to Salar de Atacama. However, you can take the bus to Baquedano, take the bus to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile, walk to Atacama 2000 Calama, take the bus to Plaza de Toconao, then travel to Salar de Atacama. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Antofagasta to Salar de Atacama via Antofagasta Airport and San Pedro de Atacama Airport in around 2h 46m.

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