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 $13 - $40 and takes 8h.

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 6h 39m and costs $140 - $350.

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 Pullman Bus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Arica to Calama?

The distance between Arica and Calama is 704 km. The road distance is 589.8 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 via Tocopilla which takes 7h 32m and costs $21 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Arica to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arica to Calama bus from?

Arica to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, 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 via Tocopilla which takes 7h 32m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Arica to Calama bus arrive?

Arica to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, arrive at Terminal de Buses Tocopilla station.

Can I drive from Arica to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Arica to Calama is 590 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Arica to Calama.

How do I get a bus ticket from Arica to Calama?

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Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 86+ hotels available in Calama.

Arica to Calama - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Arica to Calama by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via Tocopilla
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus Arica
2. Take the bus from Agencia Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calamabus Tocopilla
7h 32m
$22–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus Arica
8h
$13–40
Drive 589.8 km
1. Drive from Arica to Calamacar 589.8 km
10h 13m
$73–105
Fly
1. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ARI - CJC
6h 39m
$144–344
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Quillaguabus Arica
2. Take the bus from Quillagua to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Busbus Calama
8h 15m
$25–41

Arica to Calama by bus

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Distance: 704.2 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Arica, Chile and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Calama via Terminal de Buses Tocopilla and Agencia Camus - Tocopilla in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, JetSMART, Sky Airline, and LATAM Chile fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily.

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