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599 km.
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Calama, Chile → Arica, Chile

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Two ways to Travel from Calama to Arica

Composite routes from Calama to Arica

Cheapest
7 h 58 min
Car
599 km.
from $32
Other
7 h 58 min
Rideshare
599 km.
from $7.81

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$890.58

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$368.96

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Chacalluta
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$496.18

Bus operators

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$44.53

Frontera del Norte

Phone:
+56 9 7525 8175
Website:
facebook.com/FronteradelNorte1/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$25.45

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.17–$30.53

Kenny Bus

Phone:
+56 22 570 8687
Email:
Website:
kennybus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$31.81
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Iquique
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.72
Bus from Iquique to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$25.45

Pullman Cuevas

Phone:
+56 58 2241090
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/buses-pullman-cuevas
Bus from Iquique to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.14

Chilebus

Phone:
+5699123123
Email:
Website:
chilebus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$31.81

Buses Tarapaca

Phone:
+56 2 2570 8687
Email:
Website:
busestarapaca.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$31.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Arica is to bus which costs $8.70 - $38.04 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Arica is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Arica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile and arriving at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Calama to Arica?

The distance between Calama and Arica is 599 km. The road distance is 596.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Arica without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $8.70 - $38.04 .

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

The bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica takes 9h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Calama to Arica bus from?

Calama to Arica bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, depart from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Arica?

The best way to get from Calama to Arica is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $8.70 - $38.04 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Calama to Arica bus arrive?

Calama to Arica bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

Can I drive from Calama to Arica?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Arica is 596 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Calama to Arica.

Where can I stay near Arica?

There are 152+ hotels available in Arica. Prices start at $35.37 per night.
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