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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Arica is to bus which costs $13 - $40 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Arica is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $160 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Arica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus and arriving at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Calama to Arica?

The distance between Calama and Arica is 598 km. The road distance is 596.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Arica without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $13 - $40.

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

The bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica takes 7h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Calama to Arica bus from?

Calama to Arica bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, depart from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Arica?

The best way to get from Calama to Arica is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $13 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $390 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Calama to Arica bus arrive?

Calama to Arica bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

Can I drive from Calama to Arica?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Arica is 597 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Calama to Arica.

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

Book your Calama to Arica bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Arica?

There are 139+ hotels available in Arica.

Calama to Arica - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Calama to Arica by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Calama
7h 30m
$13–40
Drive 596.7 km
1. Drive from Calama to Aricacar 596.7 km
7h 34m
$74–107
Fly
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane CJC - ARI
6h 42m
$165–385
Bus via Quillagua
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Quillaguabus Calama
2. Take the bus from Quillagua to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Arica
8h 15m
$26–44

Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) flights

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 598.3 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

Kenny Bus operates a bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–29 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) twice daily.

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