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

The cheapest way to get from Tarija to Calama is to bus via Terminal Rodoviario Calama which costs $35 - $60 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarija to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $350 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Tarija and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarija to Calama. However, there are services departing from Tarija and arriving at Terminal de Buses Calama via Tupiza and Uyuni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Tarija to Calama?

The distance between Tarija and Calama is 814 km. The road distance is 687.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarija to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 13h 29m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 13h 29m to get from Tarija to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarija to Calama bus from?

Tarija to Calama bus services, operated by Trans Villa del Norte, depart from Tarija station.

Bus or fly from Tarija to Calama?

The best way to get from Tarija to Calama is to bus which takes 13h 29m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $230 - $800 and takes 19h 44m.

Where does the Tarija to Calama bus arrive?

Tarija to Calama bus services, operated by Trans Villa del Norte, arrive at Tupiza station.

Can I drive from Tarija to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarija to Calama is 688 km. It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive from Tarija to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 89+ hotels available in Calama.

Tarija to Calama - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Tarija to Calama by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tarija to Tupizabus
2. Take the bus from Tupiza to Uyunibus
3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
13h 29m
$66–107
Bus via Terminal Rodoviario Calama
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarija to Tupizabus
2. Take the bus from Tupiza to Uyunibus
3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal Rodoviario Calamabus
15h 21m
$38–58
Bus, train via Villazón
1. Take the bus from Tarija to Villazónbus
2. Take the train from Villazón to Uyunítrain
3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
20h 26m
$63–92
Drive 687.6 km
1. Drive from Tarija to Calamacar 687.6 km
14h 20m
$85–123
Fly to Uyuni Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane TJA - UYU
2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
15h 21m
$417–645
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tarija to Tupizabus
2. Take the train from Tupiza to Uyunítrain
3. Take the bus from Uyuní to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
22h 56m
Fly to Diego Aracena International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)plane TJA - IQQ
2. Take the bus from Iquique Airport to Pozo Almontebus
3. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
12h 29m
$352–1,158
Fly to Calama Airport
1. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane TJA - CJC
19h 44m
$233–774

Tarija (TJA) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

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11h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 814.1 km
Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Tarija, Bolivia and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from Tarija to Terminal de Buses Calama via Tupiza, Uyuni, and Uyuni in around 13h 29m. Alternatively, Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Tarija (TJA) to Calama Airport (CJC) once daily.

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