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How to get fromSydney to San Pedro de Atacamaby plane, shuttle, helicopter, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to San Pedro de Atacama by plane, shuttle, helicopter, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Calama Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane SYD - CJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    19h 23m
    $673–1,626

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane SYD - ANF
    2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    19h 47m
    $9,523–10,676

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Calama Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane CBR - CJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    25h 16m
    $789–1,960

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Calama Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane OAG - CJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    22h 42m
    $842–2,156

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration16h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,555 km
  • Duration: 19h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and San Pedro de Atacama, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to San Pedro de Atacama. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Calama Airport (CJC), walk to Calama Airport, then take the shuttle to San Pedro de Atacama. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, 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.

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