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How to get fromSan Pedro de Atacama to Bolivia–Chile borderby bus, car, shuttle, plane, train, or helicopter

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There are 7 ways to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Bolivia–Chile border by bus, car, shuttle, plane, train, or helicopter

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Putrebus bus
    3. Drive from Putre to Bolivia–Chile bordercar car
    16h 6m
    $37–61

  2. Drive 894.6 km

    1. Drive from San Pedro de Atacama to Bolivia–Chile bordercar car 894.6 km
    12h 53m
    $111–160

  3. Shuttle to Calama Airport, fly to Chacalluta Arica Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane plane CJC - ARI
    3. Drive from Arica-Airport-ARI to Bolivia–Chile bordercar car
    10h 57m
    $273–505

  4. Bus, drive via Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Putrebus bus
    3. Drive from Putre to Bolivia–Chile bordercar car
    18h 1m
    $65–138

  5. Tour to Uyuni Airport, fly to La Paz Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyunishuttle bus
    2. Fly from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airportplane plane
    3. Take the train from Viacha to Charañatrain train
    12h 26m
    $444–453

  6. Tour to Uyuni Airport, fly to El Alto International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyunishuttle bus
    2. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane UYU - LPB
    3. Take the train from Viacha to Charañatrain train
    13h 30m
    $442–520

  7. Helicopter to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Chacalluta Arica Airport, drive

    1. Take the helicopter from San Pedro de Atacama Airport to Antofagasta Airporthelicopter helicopter
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane plane ANF - ARI
    3. Drive from Arica-Airport-ARI to Bolivia–Chile bordercar car
    10h 25m
    $9,053–9,205

Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 6m

What companies run services between San Pedro de Atacama, Chile and Bolivia–Chile border, Chile?

There is no direct connection from San Pedro de Atacama to Bolivia–Chile border. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, take the bus to Putre, then drive to Bolivia–Chile border. Alternatively, you can drive from San Pedro de Atacama to Bolivia–Chile border in around 12h 53m.

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