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

The cheapest way to get from Peru to Calama is to bus and train via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte which costs $55 - $85 and takes 34h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peru to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $200 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Peru and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Peru to Calama. However, there are services departing from España and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus via Lima 28 de Julio, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica and Quillagua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 49m.

How far is it from Peru to Calama?

The distance between Peru and Calama is 1466 km. The road distance is 1826.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Peru to Calama without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 29m and costs $55 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Peru to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peru to Calama bus from?

Peru to Calama bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Lima 28 de Julio station.

Bus or fly from Peru to Calama?

The best way to get from Peru to Calama is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $190 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Quillagua, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 34h 49m.

Where does the Peru to Calama bus arrive?

Peru to Calama bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Tacna station.

What is the time difference between Peru and Calama?

Calama is 1h ahead of Peru. It is currently 8:58 AM in Peru and 9:58 AM in Calama.

Can I drive from Peru to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Peru to Calama is 1827 km. It takes approximately 23h 40m to drive from Peru to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 78+ hotels available in Calama.

Peru to Calama - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Peru to Calama by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane LIM - CJC
7h 32m
$192–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
36h 50m
$51–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus
2. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus
4. Take the bus from Agencia Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
33h 29m
$60–99
Drive 1,826.5 km
1. Drive from Lima to Calamacar 1,826.5 km
23h 40m
$275–397
Fly Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane CIX - ANF
2. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
8h 14m
$229–556
Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane LIM - ANF
2. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
6h 49m
$202–465
Fly Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Calama Airport
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CUZ - CJC
9h 32m
$219–469
Bus, train via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacnabus
2. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus
4. Take the bus from Agencia Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
34h 22m
$59–81
Bus via Quillagua
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Quillaguabus
4. Take the bus from Quillagua to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Busbus
34h 49m
$58–125
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Surquillo to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
2d
$67–175

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

23Weekly Planes

8h 33mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,466 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Peru and Calama, Chile?

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Sky Airline fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from España to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus via Tarma, Lima 28 de Julio, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, and Quillagua in around 34h 49m.

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