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How to get fromArica to Charañaby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arica to Charaña by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive via Putre

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Putrebus bus Arica-Putre / ...
    2. Drive from Putre to Charañacar car
    5h 9m
    $22–32

  2. Drive  168.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arica to Charañacar car 168.2 km
    4h 46m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus bus Arica
    2. Drive from Tacna to Charañacar car
    4h 30m
    $25–39

  4. Tour, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arica to Putreshuttle bus Altiplano
    2. Drive from Putre to Charañacar car
    6h 12m
    $78–86

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  • Distance: 253.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Arica, Chile and Charaña, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Arica to Charaña. However, you can take the bus to Putre then drive to Charaña. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Internacional to Charaña via Tacna in around 4h 30m.

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