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How to get fromCalama to Atacama Desertby bus, shuttle, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Calama to Atacama Desert by bus, shuttle, or unknown

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  1. Bus, Tour, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Antofagastabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antofagasta to Mano del Desiertoshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Mano del Desierto to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    9h 49m

  2. Bus, Tour, travel via Baquedano

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Baquedanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baquedano to Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavadabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Antofagasta to Mano del Desiertoshuttle bus
    4. Walk from Mano del Desierto to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    10h 7m

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  • Distance: 439.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Calama to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the bus to Antofagasta, walk to Nicolas Tirado esq. Avenida Pedro Aguirre Cerda, take the line 102 bus to Maipu esq. Avenida Argentina, walk to Antofagasta, take the shuttle to Mano del Desierto, then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Atacama Desert via Baquedano, Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada, Avenida Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Huasco, Maipu esq. Avenida Argentina, Antofagasta, and Mano del Desierto in around 10h 7m.

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