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How to get fromTupiza to San Pedro de Atacamaby bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tupiza to San Pedro de Atacama by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tupiza to Uyunibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Calamabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    13h 15m
    $67–93

  2. Drive 430.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tupiza to San Pedro de Atacamacar car 430.1 km
    9h 14m
    $53–77

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Tupiza to Uyunibus bus Uyuni
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus San Pedro de Atacama
    3d 19h
    $305–309

  4. Train, bus via Calama

    1. Take the train from Tupiza to Uyunítrain train
    2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Terminal de Buses Calamabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San Pedro de Atacamabus bus
    16h 17m
    $64–92

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tupiza to Uyunítrain train Expreso del Sur
    2. Take the bus from Uyuní to San Pedro de Atacamabus bus Uyuni
    20h 56m
    $57–84

Tupiza to San Pedro de Atacama by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration16h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tupiza to San Pedro de Atacama.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 704.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Tupiza to San Pedro de Atacama via Uyuni, Uyuni, Terminal de Buses Calama, Granaderos esquina Manuel Montt, Felix Hoyos esquina Abaroa, and Atacama 2000 Calama in around 13h 15m.

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