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Three ways to Travel from Calama to La Serena

Composite routes from Calama to La Serena

Cheapest
12 h 20 min
Car
1095 km.
from $60
Fastest
1 h 45 min
Plane
Other
12 h 20 min
Rideshare
1095 km.
from $14.28

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$254.45

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$483.46

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.80–$636.13

Bus operators

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.53–$59.80

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Email:
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$108.14

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$59.80

Cormar

Phone:
+56 53 262 7651
Email:
Website:
cormarbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.82

Central Tour

Email:
Website:
facebook.com/centraltourchile/?locale=es_LA
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
14h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to La Serena is to bus which costs $23.91 - $92.39 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to La Serena is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $40.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Calama and La Serena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile and arriving at Terminal de Buses La Serena. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Calama to La Serena?

The distance between Calama and La Serena is 867 km. The road distance is 1096.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to La Serena without a car is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs $23.91 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Calama to La Serena, including transfers.

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

Calama to La Serena bus services, operated by Ciktur, depart from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Bus or fly from Calama to La Serena?

The best way to get from Calama to La Serena is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $40.22 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $92.39 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Calama to La Serena bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calama to La Serena?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to La Serena is 1097 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Calama to La Serena.

Where can I stay near La Serena?

There are 1445+ hotels available in La Serena. Prices start at $1 per night.
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