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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from La Paz to Calama

Composite routes from La Paz to Calama

Cheapest
13 h 41 min
Car
984 km.
from $54

Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Alto International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$240.04–$758.01

Boliviana de Aviación

Website:
boa.bo/
Plane from El Alto International Airport to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.75–$290.57

Bus operators

Trans Salvador

Phone:
+56 58 222 8547
Email:
Website:
trans-salvador.com/inicio.php
Bus from Oruro Bus Station to Calama
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.27–$58.11

Cruz del Norte

Phone:
+56 9 82248119
Email:
Bus from Uyuní to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.95–$36.64

Trans Lujan SRL

Phone:
+56 9 5429 8224
Website:
facebook.com/TRANSLUJANSRL
Bus from El Alto - La Paz to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.80–$164.24

Asociacion Illimani de Transportes

Phone:
+591 7750 0534
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/Aitrans.bolivia/
Bus from La Paz to Oruro
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from La Paz to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from La Paz to Calama is to bus which costs $65.22 - $141.30 and takes 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from La Paz to Calama?

The fastest way to get from La Paz to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 11h 3m and costs $206.52 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between La Paz and Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Alto - La Paz and arriving at Terminal de Buses Calama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from La Paz to Calama?

The distance between La Paz and Calama is 1164 km. The road distance is 986.4 km.

How do I travel from La Paz to Calama without a car?

The best way to get from La Paz to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 17h and costs $65.22 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from La Paz to Calama?

The bus from El Alto - La Paz to Terminal de Buses Calama takes 17h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the La Paz to Calama bus from?

La Paz to Calama bus services, operated by Trans Lujan SRL, depart from El Alto - La Paz station.

Bus or fly from La Paz to Calama?

The best way to get from La Paz to Calama is to bus which takes 17h and costs $65.22 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $315.22 - $760.87 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the La Paz to Calama bus arrive?

La Paz to Calama bus services, operated by Trans Lujan SRL, arrive at Terminal de Buses Calama station.

Can I drive from La Paz to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between La Paz to Calama is 986 km. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from La Paz to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 63+ hotels available in Calama. Prices start at $28.49 per night.
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