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

The cheapest way to get from Salta to Calama is to bus via Santiago del Estero y Mitre which costs $26 - $75 and takes 14h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salta to Calama is to drive which takes 9h 50m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Salta and Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Salta and arriving at Calama. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Salta to Calama?

The distance between Salta and Calama is 670 km. The road distance is 612 km.

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

The best way to get from Salta to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $28 - $75.

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

The bus from Terminal de Salta to Calama takes 10h 15m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Salta to Calama bus from?

Salta to Calama bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal de Salta station.

Bus or fly from Salta to Calama?

The best way to get from Salta to Calama is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $28 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $750 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Salta to Calama bus arrive?

Salta to Calama bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Calama station.

Can I drive from Salta to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Salta to Calama is 612 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Salta to Calama.

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

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Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 94+ hotels available in Calama.

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There are 4 ways to get from Salta to Calama by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Calamabus Salta
10h 15m
$28–75
Bus via Santiago del Estero y Mitre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus Salta
14h 1m
$26–72
Drive 612 km
1. Drive from Salta to Calamacar 612 km
9h 50m
$76–109
Fly
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane SLA - CJC
11h 10m
$243–717

Salta to Calama by bus

9Weekly Buses

10h 15mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.5 km
Duration: 10h 15m

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

Andesmar operates a bus from Terminal de Salta to Calama 6 times a week. Tickets cost $28–73 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Pullman Bus also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Calama Airport (CJC) once daily.

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