How to Travel from
Quito to Atacama Region
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Quito to Atacama Region
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (4 327 km)
2 d 10 h 26 min
4327 km.
from $237
Other
Bus (Bus #3)
3 d 4 h 53 min
3168 km.
from $239.78
Bus (Bus)
2 d 10 h 7 min
3170 km.
from $357.93
Bus, Plane (Fly to Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport)
14 h 42 min
3170 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to La Florida Airport)
17 h 8 min
3170 km.
from $433.87
Bus via Babahoyo
2 d 15 h 20 min
3170 km.
from $228.85
Bus (Bus #2)
3 d 1 h 38 min
3168 km.
from $364.26
Bus, Train
3 d 3 h 27 min
3170 km.
from $297.98
Transport providers
Airlines
JetSMART
Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
15h 16m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$594.92
Sky Airline
Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Desierto
Ave. Duration:
9h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$696.18
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
8h 57m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$594.92
LATAM Chile
Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Desierto
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$886.04
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$696.18
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$822.76
Bus operators
CIVA
Bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$50.63
Bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
20h 36m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$50.63
Cruz Del Sur International
Phone:
+51 1 311-5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima
Ave. Duration:
35h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$60.76–$107.59
Sol de Elqui
Phone:
+56 (51) 221 5946
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Vicuña to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.77–$4.43
Pullman Bus
Bus from Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$70.61
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91
Buses Norte Grande
Phone:
+56 58 222 8603
Email:
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-norte-grande-pasajes
Bus from Tacna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.87
Peru Runa Travels
Bus from Tacna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.87
Flores Hermanos
Bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$46.83
Lineas de Los Andes
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Gran
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$151.89
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran
Ave. Duration:
28h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$253.16
Turbus
Bus from Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$126.58
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.13–$35.44
Pullman San Andrés
Email:
Website:
pullmansanandres.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Condor Bus
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.23–$22.78
Andimar
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.81–$13.92
Ramos Cholele
Bus from Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$48.10
Expreso Norte
Phone:
+56 2 3304 8632
Website:
expresonorte.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.02–$15.19
Pluss Chile
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.86–$17.72
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terrapuerto
Ave. Duration:
19h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$50.63
Oltursa
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
24h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$48.10
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquil
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$24.05
Transportes Occidentales
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46
Bus from Babahoyo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.44–$8.86
Transportes Ecuador
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.82–$17.09
Panamericana Internacional
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Buses Serena Mar
Phone:
+56 94 915 6683
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/serena-mar
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Vallenar
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39
Turismo Tacna
Email:
Website:
tacnainternacional.com.pe/
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$59.49
Cormar
Bus from Antofagasta to Chañaral
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Train operators
Ferrocarril Tacna-Arica
Phone:
+56 51 5261 1824
Website:
facebook.com/ferrotacnaarica/
Train from Tacna to Arica
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.62
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Atacama Region?
The cheapest way to get from Quito to Atacama Region is to bus which costs $108.70 - $250 and takes 3 days 4h.
What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Atacama Region?
The fastest way to get from Quito to Atacama Region is to fly which takes 11h 52m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Quito and Atacama Region?
No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Atacama Region. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Terminal Copiapó - Turbus via Babahoyo, Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Tacna and Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
How far is it from Quito to Atacama Region?
The distance between Quito and Atacama Region is 3194 km. The road distance is 4293.2 km.
How do I travel from Quito to Atacama Region without a car?
The best way to get from Quito to Atacama Region without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $184.78 - $336.96 .
How long does it take to get from Quito to Atacama Region?
It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Quito to Atacama Region, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Quito to Atacama Region bus from?
Quito to Atacama Region bus services, operated by Transportes Ecuador, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.
Bus or fly from Quito to Atacama Region?
The best way to get from Quito to Atacama Region is to fly which takes 11h 52m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $336.96 and takes 2 days 10h.
Where does the Quito to Atacama Region bus arrive?
Quito to Atacama Region bus services, operated by Transportes Ecuador, arrive at Babahoyo station.
What is the time difference between Quito and Atacama Region?
Atacama Region is 2h ahead of Quito. It is currently 07:12 in Quito and 09:12 in Atacama Region.
Can I drive from Quito to Atacama Region?
Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Atacama Region is 4293 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Quito to Atacama Region.
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