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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Calama is to bus which costs $75 - $200 and takes 33h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Calama is to bus and fly which takes 10h 34m and costs $140 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Calama. However, there are services departing from Calle 2 Y Terminal Lima and arriving at Calama via Acceso A Lima Y Rotonda Lima, Terminal de Campana and Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 19m.

How far is it from Lima to Calama?

The distance between Lima and Calama is 1801 km. The road distance is 1956.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 33h 19m and costs $75 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Lima to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Calama bus from?

Lima to Calama bus services, operated by Balut, depart from Terminal de Campana station.

Where does the Lima to Calama bus arrive?

Lima to Calama bus services, operated by Balut, arrive at Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy station.

What is the time difference between Lima and Calama?

Calama is 1h behind Lima. It is currently 7:04 PM in Lima and 6:04 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Lima to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Calama is 1957 km. It takes approximately 23h 49m to drive from Lima to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 80+ hotels available in Calama.

Lima to Calama - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lima to Calama by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly to Calama Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Acceso A Lima Y Rotonda Lima to Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligadobus
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane AEP - CJC
10h 34m
$143–359
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zárate to Tucumantrain
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Tucumán to Terminal de Saltabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Calamabus
47h 57m
$50–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Campana to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Calamabus Salta
33h 19m
$76–200
Drive 1,956.8 km
1. Drive from Lima to Calamacar 1,956.8 km
23h 49m
$242–349
Bus to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the bus from Acceso A Lima Y Rotonda Lima to Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligadobus
2. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane EZE - CJC
11h 39m
$244–720
Bus to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Acceso A Lima Y Rotonda Lima to Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligadobus
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane AEP - ANF
3. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
13h 55m
$213–339
Bus via Salta
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Campana to Terminal de Saltabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus Salta
38h 53m
$100–205

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

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6h 46mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,801.1 km
Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Lima, Argentina and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from Calle 2 Y Terminal Lima to Calama via Acceso A Lima Y Rotonda Lima, Terminal de Campana, and Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy in around 33h 19m.

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