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

The cheapest way to get from Bogotá to Calama is to bus via Tacna which costs $240 - $350 and takes 3 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bogotá to Calama is to fly which takes 12h 4m and costs $330 - $950.

How far is it from Bogotá to Calama?

The distance between Bogotá and Calama is 3089 km. The road distance is 4629 km.

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

The best way to get from Bogotá to Calama without a car is to bus via Tacna which takes 3 days 16h and costs $240 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Bogotá to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bogotá to Calama bus from?

Bogotá to Calama bus services, operated by Continental Bus, depart from Terminal Salitre station.

Bus or fly from Bogotá to Calama?

The best way to get from Bogotá to Calama is to fly which takes 12h 4m and costs $330 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Tacna, which costs $240 - $350 and takes 3 days 16h.

Where does the Bogotá to Calama bus arrive?

Bogotá to Calama bus services, operated by Continental Bus, arrive at Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales station.

What is the time difference between Bogotá and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Bogotá. It is currently 1:48 PM in Bogotá and 3:48 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Bogotá to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Bogotá to Calama is 4629 km. It takes approximately 2 days 19h to drive from Bogotá to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 91+ hotels available in Calama.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bogotá and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Bogotá to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Salitre and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

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

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Fly to Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane BOG - CJC
12h 4m
$330–952
Bus via Tacna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacnabus 639
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
3d 16h
$241–348
Drive 4,629 km
1. Drive from Bogotá to Calamacar 4,629 km
2d 19h
$571–825
Fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane BOG - ANF
2. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
14h 11m
$248–668
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus
4d 14h
$299–507

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

11Weekly Planes

10h 23mAverage Duration

$313Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,088.8 km
Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Bogotá, Colombia and Calama, Chile?

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus via Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 3d 16h.

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