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How to get fromSalar de Atacama to Antofagastaby unknown, bus, or helicopter

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There are 3 ways to get from Salar de Atacama to Antofagasta by unknown, bus, or helicopter

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Salar de Atacama to Plaza de Toconaounknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama to Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavadabus bus Salta
    7h 44m

  2. Travel, helicopter

    1. Walk from Salar de Atacama to San Pedro de Atacama Airportunknown unknown
    2. Take the helicopter from San Pedro de Atacama Airport to Antofagasta Airporthelicopter helicopter Anf
    2h 46m

  3. Travel, bus via Calama

    1. Walk from Salar de Atacama to Peineunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Peine to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus bus
    8h 17m

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  • Distance: 397.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Salar de Atacama, Chile and Antofagasta, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Salar de Atacama to Antofagasta. However, you can travel to Plaza de Toconao, take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada, walk to Avenida Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Huasco, then take the line 111 bus to Maipu esq. Avenida Argentina. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salar de Atacama to Antofagasta via San Pedro de Atacama Airport and Antofagasta Airport in around 2h 46m.

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