There are 6 ways to get from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chamonate Airport (CPO) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CPO - CJC
6h 7m$110–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Caldera to Terminal Rodoviario Calamabus Salamanca
10h 5m$28–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC)654.1 km
7h 39m$30–45Drive 654.1 km
- Drive from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC)car 654.1 km
7h 39m$81–117Bus via Chañaral
- Take the bus from Terminal Caldera to Chañaralbus Copiapó / ...
- Take the bus from Chañaral to Terminal de Buses Calamabus Calama
11h 10m$44–81Bus via Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus
- Take the bus from Caldera to Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Busbus Santiago
11h 39m$44–53
Chamonate Airport (CPO) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC) is to bus which costs $28 - $40 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC) is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $110 - $270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Caldera and arriving at Terminal Rodoviario Calama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Caldera and Calama Airport (CJC) is 586 km. The road distance is 654.1 km.
The best way to get from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC), including transfers.
Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC) bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Terminal Caldera station.
The best way to get from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC) is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 10h 5m.
Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC) bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario Calama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC) is 654 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC).
What companies run services between Caldera, Atacama Region, Chile and Calama Airport (CJC), Chile?
LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Chamonate Airport (CPO) to Calama Airport (CJC) once daily. Alternatively, Pullman Bus operates a bus from Terminal Caldera to Terminal Rodoviario Calama once daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Chamonate Airport to Calama Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +56 600 600 0018
- [email protected]
- Website
- pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Caldera to Terminal Rodoviario Calama
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Book at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Salón Cama
- $28–40
Bus from Terminal Caldera to Chañaral
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–29
- Schedules at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Book at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Salón Cama
- $10–29
Bus from Caldera to Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Book at
- pullmanbus.cl
- Salón Cama
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Caldera to Calama Airport (CJC)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
There are 90+ hotels available in Calama Airport (CJC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caldera and Calama Airport (CJC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



