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How to get fromCalama to Tarijaby bus, rideshare, shuttle, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Calama to Tarija by bus, rideshare, shuttle, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    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
    $37–53

  2. Bus, Shared Taxi

    1. Take the bus from Calama to Purmamarcabus bus
    2. Take the rideshare from Purmamarca to San Salvador de Jujuyrideshare rideshare
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador de Jujuy to Tarijabus bus
    20h
    $39–114

  3. Bus, Tour to Uyuni Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San Pedro de Atacamabus 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 33m
    $649–754

  4. 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
    21h 29m

  5. Drive 687.9 km

    1. Drive from Calama to Tarijacar car 687.9 km
    14h 20m
    $85–123

  6. 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
    22h 13m
    $247–811

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 817.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 53m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Tarija, Bolivia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviario Calama to Tarija via Uyuni and Tupiza in around 14h 53m.

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