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How to get fromSan Diego to San Pedro de Atacamaby plane, helicopter, shuttle, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to San Pedro de Atacama by plane, helicopter, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane SAN - ANF
    2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    18h 8m
    $9,219–10,132

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)plane plane SAN - SLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    29h 27m
    $413–1,445

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Calama Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane SAN - CJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    19h 34m
    $472–1,362

  4. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane TIJ - ANF
    2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    20h 46m
    $9,334–10,283

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Calama Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane LAX - CJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    21h 3m
    $626–1,605

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane LAX - ANF
    3. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    20h 28m
    $9,396–10,355

  7. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Calama Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane TIJ - CJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    24h 39m
    $464–1,433

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,221.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and San Pedro de Atacama, Chile?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to San Pedro de Atacama. However, you can fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), walk to Antofagasta Airport, take the vehicle to San Pedro de Atacama Airport, then take the taxi to San Pedro de Atacama. Alternatively, you can fly to Calama Airport (CJC), walk to Calama Airport, then take the shuttle to San Pedro de Atacama.

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