What is the cheapest way to get from Puerto Varas to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from Puerto Varas to Calama is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 33h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puerto Varas to Calama?

The fastest way to get from Puerto Varas to Calama is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $100 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Puerto Varas and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Varas to Calama. However, there are services departing from Puerto Varas and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Turbus via Terminal Alameda - Turbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 40m.

How far is it from Puerto Varas to Calama?

The distance between Puerto Varas and Calama is 2170 km. The road distance is 2521 km.

How do I travel from Puerto Varas to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from Puerto Varas to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 33h 40m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Puerto Varas to Calama?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Puerto Varas to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puerto Varas to Calama bus from?

Puerto Varas to Calama bus services, operated by ETM, depart from Puerto Varas station.

Bus or fly from Puerto Varas to Calama?

The best way to get from Puerto Varas to Calama is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 33h 40m.

Where does the Puerto Varas to Calama bus arrive?

Puerto Varas to Calama bus services, operated by ETM, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Can I drive from Puerto Varas to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Varas to Calama is 2521 km. It takes approximately 27h 27m to drive from Puerto Varas to Calama.

How do I get a bus ticket from Puerto Varas to Calama?

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

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

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Fly from El Tepual International Airport
best
1. Fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane PMC - CJC
7h 4m
$107–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puerto Varas to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus Santiago / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Balmaceda Turbusbus Santiago Alameda / ...
33h 40m
$62–129
Drive 2,521 km
1. Drive from Puerto Varas to Calamacar 2,521 km
27h 27m
$311–449
Bus to Osorno, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Puerto Varas - Turbus to Terminal De Buses Osornobus
2. Fly from Osorno (ZOS) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ZOS - CJC
8h 55m
$165–303
Bus via Estación Colina
1. Take the bus from Agencia Puerto Varas - Pullman to Terminal San Borjabus Puerto Montt
2. Take the bus from Batuco to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus Calama / ...
35h 54m
$70–115
Bus via Terminal Puerto Varas - Turbus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Puerto Varas - Turbus to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus Puerto Montt
2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Balmaceda Turbusbus Santiago Alameda / ...
35h 55m
$62–168

El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,170.2 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Puerto Varas, Chile and Calama, Chile?

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from El Tepual International Airport (PMC) to Calama Airport (CJC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puerto Varas to Terminal Balmaceda Turbus via Terminal Sur de Santiago and Terminal Alameda - Turbus in around 33h 40m.

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