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

The cheapest way to get from Bogotá to Calama is to bus via Lima which costs $140 - $260 and takes 4 days 4h.

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 11h 44m and costs $300 - $900.

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 Tulcán, Tumbes, Lima 28 de Julio, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Bogotá to Calama?

The distance between Bogotá and Calama is 3089 km. The road distance is 4628.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 44m 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 11h 44m and costs $300 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 3 days 18h.

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 8:19 PM in Bogotá and 10:19 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 97+ hotels available in Calama.

Bogotá to Calama - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bogotá to Calama by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane BOG - CJC
11h 44m
$309–891
Bus via Lima
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Huaquillasbus
3. Take the bus from Tumbes to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacnabus 639
5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
6. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
4d 4h
$149–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Huaquillasbus
3. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus
4. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
6. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
3d 18h
$156–289
Drive 4,628.7 km
1. Drive from Bogotá to Calamacar 4,628.7 km
2d 19h
$646–933
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
13h 13m
$245–458
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Huaquillasbus
3. Take the bus from Tumbes to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus
4d 19h
$217–483
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Pradobus
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus
5d 5h
$236–519

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

13Weekly Planes

10h 14mAverage Duration

$292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,088.8 km
Duration: 11h 44m

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, Tulcán, Huaquillas, Tumbes, Lima 28 de Julio, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 3d 18h.

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