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

The cheapest way to get from Coquimbo to Calama is to bus which costs $24 - $60 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coquimbo to Calama is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $70 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Coquimbo and Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Buses de Coquimbo and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 13m.

How far is it from Coquimbo to Calama?

The distance between Coquimbo and Calama is 880 km. The road distance is 1055.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Coquimbo to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 15h 13m and costs $24 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Coquimbo to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coquimbo to Calama bus from?

Coquimbo to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, depart from Terminal de Buses de Coquimbo station.

Bus or fly from Coquimbo to Calama?

The best way to get from Coquimbo to Calama is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $60 and takes 15h 13m.

Where does the Coquimbo to Calama bus arrive?

Coquimbo to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, arrive at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Can I drive from Coquimbo to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Coquimbo to Calama is 1056 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Coquimbo to Calama.

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

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Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 89+ hotels available in Calama.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane LSC - CJC
2h 34m
$71–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Coquimbo to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus Calama / ...
15h 13m
$24–60
Drive 1,055.5 km
1. Drive from Coquimbo to Calamacar 1,055.5 km
12h 51m
$131–188
Bus via Terminal de buses La Serena
1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Balmaceda Turbusbus Santiago Borja / ...
16h 35m
$33–149

Coquimbo to Calama by bus

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Distance: 880.1 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Sky Airline fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Calama Airport (CJC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Pluss Chile operates a bus from Terminal de Buses de Coquimbo to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile hourly. Tickets cost $24–42 and the journey takes 15h 13m. Pullman Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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