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How to get fromCalama to Aricaby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus Calama
    7h 30m
    $13–40

  2. Drive  590.1 km

    1. Drive from Calama to Aricacar car 590.1 km
    10h 14m
    $83–119

  3. Fly from Calama Airport

    1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane plane CJC - ARI
    6h 45m
    $144–324

  4. Bus via Quillagua

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Quillaguabus bus Calama
    2. Take the bus from Quillagua to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus Arica
    8h 15m
    $26–42

  5. Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus bus
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane plane ANF - ARI
    10h 29m
    $184–332

Calama to Arica by bus

Calendar80Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.2 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 $22–29 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) twice daily.

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