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How to get fromCalama Airport (CJC) to Tarijaby bus, train, shuttle, rideshare, plane, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Calama Airport (CJC) to Tarija by bus, train, shuttle, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario Calama to Uyunibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Tupizabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tupiza to Tarijabus bus
    14h 53m
    $38–54

  2. Bus, train via Villazón

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario Calama to Uyunibus bus
    2. Take the train from Uyuní to Villazóntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Villazón to Tarijabus bus
    21h 45m
    $35–39

  3. Shuttle, bus, Shared Taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Purmamarcabus bus
    3. Take the rideshare from Purmamarca to San Salvador de Jujuyrideshare rideshare
    4. Take the bus from San Salvador de Jujuy to Tarijabus bus
    20h 52m
    $143–221

  4. Shuttle, Tour to Uyuni Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyunishuttle bus
    3. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane UYU - TJA
    16h 16m
    $742–906

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Uyuníbus bus
    2. Take the train from Uyuní to Tupizatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tupiza to Tarijabus bus
    23h 22m

  6. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Calama-CJC to Tarijarideshare rideshare 688.9 km
    14h 22m

  7. Drive 688.9 km

    1. Drive from Calama Airport (CJC) to Tarijacar car 688.9 km
    14h 22m
    $85–123

  8. Bus, bus to Diego Aracena International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Pozo Almontebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane IQQ - TJA
    23h 43m
    $312–975

  9. Fly from Calama Airport

    1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane CJC - TJA
    11h 26m
    $296–934

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 817.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 53m

What companies run services between Calama Airport (CJC), Chile and Tarija, Bolivia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviario Calama to Tarija via Uyuni and Tupiza in around 14h 53m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile, Boliviana de Aviación, and Sky Airline fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Tarija (TJA) 4 times a week.

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