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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Medellín is to bus which costs $230 - $350 and takes 3 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Medellín is to fly which takes 11h 42m and costs $310 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Medellín?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Medellín. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus and arriving at Terminal del Sur via Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Rumichaca and Terminal de Transporte Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from Calama to Medellín?

The distance between Calama and Medellín is 3596 km. The road distance is 4696.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Medellín without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs $230 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 13h 42m to get from Calama to Medellín, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Medellín bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Calama to Medellín?

The best way to get from Calama to Medellín is to bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs $230 - $350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $310 - $950 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Calama to Medellín bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Calama and Medellín?

Medellín is 2h behind Calama. It is currently 12:51 PM in Calama and 10:51 AM in Medellín.

Can I drive from Calama to Medellín?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Medellín is 4696 km. It takes approximately 2 days 22h to drive from Calama to Medellín.

Where can I stay near Medellín?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Medellín.

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

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

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Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane ANF - MDE
13h 42m
$321–606
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus 645
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
3d 11h
$231–341
Drive 4,696.1 km
1. Drive from Calama to Medellíncar 4,696.1 km
2d 22h
$579–837
Fly from Calama Airport
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane CJC - MDE
11h 42m
$311–926

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

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10h 25mAverage Duration

$200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,595.6 km
Duration: 13h 42m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Medellín, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal del Sur via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, and Terminal de Transporte Ipiales in around 3d 11h. Alternatively, JetSMART and LATAM Chile fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) once daily.

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