What is the cheapest way to get from El Calafate to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from El Calafate to Calama is to bus via Santiago which costs $210 - $420 and takes 2 days 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from El Calafate to Calama?

The fastest way to get from El Calafate to Calama is to fly which takes 10h 45m and costs $240 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between El Calafate and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from El Calafate to Calama. However, there are services departing from El Calafate and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Turbus via El Chaltén, Bariloche and Terminal Alameda - Turbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from El Calafate to Calama?

The distance between El Calafate and Calama is 3130 km. The road distance is 4063.2 km.

How do I travel from El Calafate to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Calama without a car is to bus via Santiago which takes 2 days 21h and costs $210 - $420.

How long does it take to get from El Calafate to Calama?

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from El Calafate to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Calafate to Calama bus from?

El Calafate to Calama bus services, operated by Caltur, depart from El Calafate station.

Bus or fly from El Calafate to Calama?

The best way to get from El Calafate to Calama is to fly which takes 10h 45m and costs $240 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Santiago, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the El Calafate to Calama bus arrive?

El Calafate to Calama bus services, operated by Caltur, arrive at El Chaltén station.

Can I drive from El Calafate to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between El Calafate to Calama is 4063 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from El Calafate to Calama.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Calafate to Calama?

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Where can I stay near Calama?

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane FTE - CJC
10h 45m
$244–899
Bus via Santiago
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Calafate to El Chalténbus
2. Take the bus from El Chaltén to Terminal de Omnibus Barilochebus
3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal Surbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Balmaceda Turbusbus
2d 21h
$212–417
Drive 4,063.2 km
1. Drive from El Calafate to Calamacar 4,063.2 km
2d 3h
$501–724
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Terminal de Omnibus El Calafate to Luis Piedrabuenabus
2. Take the bus from Luis Piedrabuena to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus
2d 22h
$299–516

El Calafate (FTE) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

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Distance: 3,130 km
Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between El Calafate, Argentina and Calama, Chile?

Sky Airline, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and two other airlines fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Calama Airport (CJC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Calafate to Terminal Balmaceda Turbus via El Chaltén, Bariloche, Terminal Sur, and Terminal Alameda - Turbus in around 2d 21h.

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