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How to get fromIquique to Salar de Uyuniby bus, unknown, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Iquique to Salar de Uyuni by bus, unknown, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Quillaguabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quillagua to Terminal Rodoviario Calamabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario Calama to Uyunibus bus
    5. Walk from Uyuni to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    15h 40m

  2. Bus, Tour, travel via San Pedro de Atacama

    1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Isla Incahuasishuttle bus
    4. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    23h 36m

  3. Bus, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Iquique to Terminal de Buses Calamabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Uyuníbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasibus bus
    4. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    25h 39m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 881.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 40m

What companies run services between Iquique, Chile and Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Iquique to Salar de Uyuni. However, you can take the bus to Pozo Almonte, take the bus to Quillagua, take the bus to Terminal Rodoviario Calama, take the bus to Uyuni, then travel to Salar de Uyuni. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iquique to Salar de Uyuni via Pozo Almonte, San Pedro de Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, and Isla Incahuasi in around 23h 36m.

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