What is the cheapest way to get from La Paz to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from La Paz to Calama is to bus via Iquique which costs $30 - $75 and takes 23h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Paz to Calama?

The fastest way to get from La Paz to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $170 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between La Paz and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from La Paz to Calama. However, there are services departing from La Paz and arriving at Terminal de Buses Calama via Oruro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

How far is it from La Paz to Calama?

The distance between La Paz and Calama is 869 km. The road distance is 871.8 km.

How do I travel from La Paz to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from La Paz to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 16h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from La Paz to Calama?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from La Paz to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Paz to Calama bus from?

La Paz to Calama bus services, operated by Asociacion Illimani de Transportes, depart from La Paz station.

Bus or fly from La Paz to Calama?

The best way to get from La Paz to Calama is to bus which takes 16h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $390 - $550 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the La Paz to Calama bus arrive?

La Paz to Calama bus services, operated by Asociacion Illimani de Transportes, arrive at Oruro station.

Can I drive from La Paz to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between La Paz to Calama is 872 km. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from La Paz to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 94+ hotels available in Calama.

La Paz to Calama - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from La Paz to Calama by plane, bus, or car

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Fly La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airportplane
2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
7h 28m
$175–202
Bus via Iquique
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Iquiquebus La Paz
2. Take the bus from Iquique to Terminal de Buses Calamabus Iquique
23h 14m
$31–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Orurobus La Paz-Oruro
2. Take the bus from Oruro to Terminal de Buses Calamabus Santa Cruz
16h 28m
Drive 871.8 km
1. Drive from La Paz to Calamacar 871.8 km
13h 59m
$108–156
Fly El Alto International Airport to Uyuni Airport, bus
1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane LPB - UYU
2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
7h 33m
$193–277
Fly El Alto International Airport to Diego Aracena International Airport, bus
1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)plane LPB - IQQ
2. Take the bus from Iquique Airport to Pozo Almontebus
3. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
9h 55m
$231–752
Fly El Alto International Airport to Calama Airport
1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane LPB - CJC
11h 10m
$399–512
Bus via Patacamaya
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Patacamayabus
2. Take the bus from Patacamaya to Orurobus
3. Take the bus from Oruro to Calamabus
19h 44m

La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airport flights

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Distance: 868.5 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from La Paz to Terminal de Buses Calama via Oruro in around 16h 28m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile and Boliviana de Aviación fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Calama Airport (CJC) 4 times a week.

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