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

The cheapest way to get from Concepción to Calama is to bus via Chillán which costs $50 - $150 and takes 29h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Concepción to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $90 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Concepción and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Concepción to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Collao and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus via Terminal San Borja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.

How far is it from Concepción to Calama?

The distance between Concepción and Calama is 1651 km. The road distance is 2011.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Concepción to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Concepción to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Concepción to Calama bus from?

Concepción to Calama bus services, operated by Pullman Tur, depart from Terminal Collao station.

Bus or fly from Concepción to Calama?

The best way to get from Concepción to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 29h 10m.

Where does the Concepción to Calama bus arrive?

Concepción to Calama bus services, operated by Pullman Tur, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Can I drive from Concepción to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Concepción to Calama is 2011 km. It takes approximately 22h 29m to drive from Concepción to Calama.

How do I get a bus ticket from Concepción to Calama?

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Where can I stay near Calama?

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Concepción to Calama - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Concepción to Calama by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CCP - CJC
4h 37m
$92–202
Bus, train via Estación Colina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal del Centrobus
2. Take the train from Chillán to Estacion Central Alamedatrain
3. Take the bus from Batuco to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus
29h 40m
$40–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Busbus Santiago
29h 10m
$63–111
Drive 2,011.4 km
1. Drive from Concepción to Calamacar 2,011.4 km
22h 29m
$248–359
Bus via Chillán
1. Take the bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal María Teresabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal María Teresa to Terminal San Borjabus
3. Take the bus from Batuco to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus
29h 20m
$52–143
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal del Centrobus
2. Take the train from Chillán to Estacion Central Alamedatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
29h 26m
$50–111

Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

26Weekly Planes

3h 33mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,650.8 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Concepción, Chile and Calama, Chile?

JetSMART and LATAM Chile fly from Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Calama Airport (CJC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Collao to Terminal Balmaceda - Pullman Bus via Terminal Sur de Santiago and Terminal San Borja in around 29h 10m.

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