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Mendoza to Calama

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20 h 11 min
1798 km.
from $98
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Six ways to Travel from Mendoza to Calama

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Cheapest
By car (1 798 km)
20 h 11 min
1798 km.
from $98
Fastest
Plane to Calama (El Loa Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
20 h 11 min
1798 km.
from $23.45
Bus (Bus #2)
29 h 46 min
1160 km.
from $110.80
Bus via La Serena
27 h 9 min
1160 km.
from $87.11
Bus (Bus)
29 h 45 min
1160 km.
from $135.78

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$206.52

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$978.26

Bus operators

Andesmar

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$34.78

Cata Internacional

Phone:
0800 122 2282
Email:
Website:
catainternacional.com/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$80.45

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$48.91

COITRAM

Phone:
0810 122 1122
Email:
Website:
andesmar.com/es
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.16

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$45.55
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.78–$130.43

Tas-Choapa

Phone:
+56 22 822 7509
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.42

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.74–$39.76
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$50.00

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$48.91
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$65.22

Cormar

Phone:
+56 53 262 7651
Email:
Website:
cormarbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h 49m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mendoza to Calama is to bus which costs $42.39 - $141.30 and takes 29h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mendoza to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $141.30 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Mendoza and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Mendoza to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Mendoza and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile via Terminal de Buses La Serena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.

How far is it from Mendoza to Calama?

The distance between Mendoza and Calama is 1165 km. The road distance is 1797.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mendoza to Calama without a car is to bus via La Serena which takes 27h 9m and costs $54.35 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Mendoza to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mendoza to Calama bus from?

Mendoza to Calama bus services, operated by Cata Internacional, depart from Terminal Mendoza station.

Bus or fly from Mendoza to Calama?

The best way to get from Mendoza to Calama is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $141.30 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via La Serena, which costs $54.35 - $130.43 and takes 27h 9m.

Where does the Mendoza to Calama bus arrive?

Mendoza to Calama bus services, operated by Cata Internacional, arrive at Terminal de Buses La Serena station.

Can I drive from Mendoza to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Mendoza to Calama is 1798 km. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Mendoza to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 66+ hotels available in Calama. Prices start at $27.61 per night.
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