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How to get fromLos Angeles to San Pedro de Atacamaby plane, shuttle, helicopter, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Pedro de Atacama by plane, shuttle, helicopter, or bus

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  1. Fly to Calama Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane LAX - CJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    17h 49m
    $608–1,523

  2. Fly to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)plane plane LAX - SLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    26h 47m
    $452–1,588

  3. Fly to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane LAX - ANF
    2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    17h 8m
    $9,368–10,273

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration16h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to San Pedro de Atacama.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,295.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 49m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and San Pedro de Atacama, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to San Pedro de Atacama. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Calama Airport (CJC), walk to Calama Airport, then take the shuttle to San Pedro de Atacama. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), walk to Antofagasta Airport, take the vehicle to San Pedro de Atacama Airport, then take the taxi to San Pedro de Atacama.

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