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

The cheapest way to get from Vallenar to Calama is to bus which costs $20 - $80 and takes 12h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vallenar to Calama is to bus and fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $150 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Vallenar and Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Buses Municipal and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Vallenar to Calama?

The distance between Vallenar and Calama is 866 km. The road distance is 854.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Vallenar to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $20 - $80.

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

The bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile takes 12h 29m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Vallenar to Calama bus from?

Vallenar to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, depart from Terminal de Buses Municipal station.

Where does the Vallenar to Calama bus arrive?

Vallenar to Calama bus services, operated by Pluss Chile, arrive at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Can I drive from Vallenar to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Vallenar to Calama is 855 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Vallenar to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 79+ hotels available in Calama.

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There are 5 ways to get from Vallenar to Calama by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChilebus Calama / ...
12h 29m
$20–80
Drive 854.6 km
1. Drive from Vallenar to Calamacar 854.6 km
10h 19m
$106–153
Bus, shuttle to La Florida Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Vallenar - Turbus to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Tongoybus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tongoy to La Serena Airportshuttle
4. Fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane LSC - CJC
9h 11m
$127–353
Bus via Chañaral
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal to Chañaralbus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Chañaral to Terminal de Buses Calamabus Calama
13h 34m
$48–79
Bus, bus to Chamonate Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Vallenar - Turbus to Terminal Copiapó - Turbusbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Casther to Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacamabus
3. Fly from Chamonate Airport (CPO) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CPO - CJC
9h 8m
$156–463

Vallenar to Calama by bus

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Distance: 866.4 km
Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Vallenar, Chile and Calama, Chile?

Pluss Chile operates a bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal to Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile hourly. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 12h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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