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La Serena, Chile → Calama, Chile

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Three ways to Travel from La Serena to Calama

Composite routes from La Serena to Calama

Cheapest
12 h 21 min
Car
1096 km.
from $60
Other
12 h 21 min
Rideshare
1096 km.
from $14.30

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from La Florida Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$254.45

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from La Florida Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$483.46

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from La Florida Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
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 de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$59.80

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:
$26.72–$48.09

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:
$27.99–$59.80

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:
$41.82

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from La Serena to Calama is to bus which costs $22.83 - $51.09 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Serena to Calama is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $40.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between La Serena and Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Buses La Serena and arriving at Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from La Serena to Calama?

The distance between La Serena and Calama is 869 km. The road distance is 1095.8 km.

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

The best way to get from La Serena to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 14h 50m and costs $22.83 - $51.09 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from La Serena to Calama, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from La Serena to Calama?

The best way to get from La Serena to Calama is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $40.22 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $51.09 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the La Serena to Calama bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between La Serena and Calama?

It is currently 04:31 at both, La Serena and Calama.

Can I drive from La Serena to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between La Serena to Calama is 1096 km. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from La Serena 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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