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

The cheapest way to get from Mendoza to Calama is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 28h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mendoza to Calama is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $110 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Mendoza and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Mendoza to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Mendoza and arriving at Terminal de Buses Calama via Terminal de buses La Serena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.

How far is it from Mendoza to Calama?

The distance between Mendoza and Calama is 1165 km. The road distance is 1540.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mendoza to Calama without a car is to bus via La Serena which takes 26h 49m and costs $65 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Mendoza to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mendoza to Calama bus from?

Mendoza to Calama bus services, operated by Cata Internacional, depart from Terminal Mendoza station.

Bus or fly from Mendoza to Calama?

The best way to get from Mendoza to Calama is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $110 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via La Serena, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 26h 49m.

Where does the Mendoza to Calama bus arrive?

Mendoza to Calama bus services, operated by Cata Internacional, arrive at Terminal de buses La Serena station.

Can I drive from Mendoza to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Mendoza to Calama is 1541 km. It takes approximately 23h 30m to drive from Mendoza to Calama.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mendoza to Calama?

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Mendoza to Calama - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mendoza to Calama by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport
best
1. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane MDZ - CJC
7h 9m
$118–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Balmaceda Turbusbus Santiago Alameda / ...
27h 55m
$50–125
Bus via La Serena
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de buses La Serenabus San Juan
2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal de Buses Calamabus Calama
26h 49m
$66–146
Drive 1,540.7 km
1. Drive from Mendoza to Calamacar 1,540.7 km
23h 30m
$190–275
Bus, bus to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Los Andesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Andes to Terminal Los Héroesbus
3. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane SCL - CJC
12h 23m
$63–265
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Batuco to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus Calama / ...
28h 54m
$50–109

Mendoza to Calama by bus

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Distance: 1,165.5 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

LATAM Chile and JetSMART fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Calama Airport (CJC) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal de Buses Calama via Terminal de buses La Serena in around 26h 49m.

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