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How to Travel from

Quito to Atacama Region

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Quito, Ecuador → Atacama Region, Chile

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quito to Atacama Region

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Transport providers

JetSMART
Website
Sky Airline
Website
LATAM Chile
Website
JetSMART
Website
15h 16m
Friday and Sunday
$215.18–$594.92
Sky Airline
Website
9h 17m
Tuesday
$215.18–$696.18
LATAM Chile
Website
10h 40m
Every day
$291.13–$886.04
CIVA
Website
Cruz Del Sur International
Website
Sol de Elqui
Pullman Bus
Website
Buses Norte Grande
Website
Peru Runa Travels
Website
Flores Hermanos
Website
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
Turbus
Website
Pullman San Andrés
Website
Condor Bus
Website
Andimar
Website
Ramos Cholele
Website
Expreso Norte
Website
Pluss Chile
Website
Oltursa
Website
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
Transportes Occidentales
Website
Transportes Ecuador
Website
Panamericana Internacional
Website
Buses Serena Mar
Website
Turismo Tacna
Website
Cormar
Website
CIVA
Website
20h 40m
Every 3 hours
$37.97–$50.63
+51 511 418 1111
+51 511 418 1111
Call Contact via email
Cruz Del Sur International
Website
35h 35m
Once a week
$60.76–$107.59
+51 1 311-5050
+51 1 311-5050
Call
Sol de Elqui
1h
Hourly
$1.77–$4.43
+56 (51) 221 5946
+56 (51) 221 5946
Call
Pullman Bus
Website
18h 50m
3 times a day
$48.10–$70.61
+56 600 600 0018
+56 600 600 0018
Call Contact via email
Buses Norte Grande
Website
1h
Every 30 minutes
$4.87
+56 58 222 8603
+56 58 222 8603
Call Contact via email
Peru Runa Travels
Website
1h
Every 30 minutes
$4.87
+56 975 370 786
+56 975 370 786
Call Contact via email
Flores Hermanos
Website
22h
5 times a day
$30.38–$46.83
+51 1 4800725
+51 1 4800725
Call Contact via email
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
9h 30m
Once daily
$113.92–$151.89
+51 9 6788 4526
+51 9 6788 4526
Call Contact via email
Turbus
Website
17h 35m
4 times a day
$35.44–$126.58
+56 22 822 7500
+56 22 822 7500
Call Contact via email
Pullman San Andrés
Website
2h 40m
5 times a day
$15.19–$21.52
Condor Bus
Website
2h 50m
5 times a day
$8.23–$22.78
+56 22 822 7528
+56 22 822 7528
Call Contact via email
Andimar
Website
2h 50m
Hourly
$4.81–$13.92
+56 22 683 8528
+56 22 683 8528
Call Contact via email
Ramos Cholele
Website
18h 50m
Twice daily
$31.64–$48.10
+56 57 226 9210
+56 57 226 9210
Call Contact via email
Expreso Norte
Website
1h 44m
Once daily
$12.02–$15.19
+56 2 3304 8632
+56 2 3304 8632
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Pluss Chile
Website
2h 30m
Every 4 hours
$8.86–$17.72
+56 22 3813 550
+56 22 3813 550
Call Contact via email
Oltursa
Website
24h 45m
4 times a day
$29.11–$48.10
+51 994 656 518
+51 994 656 518
Call Contact via email
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
5h 34m
Twice daily
$15.19–$24.05
+593 02 392 2300
+593 02 392 2300
Call Contact via email
Transportes Occidentales
Website
5h 45m
Once daily
$12.02–$16.46
(+59) 0 2303-4291
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Call Contact via email
Transportes Ecuador
Website
5h 31m
Hourly
$15.82–$17.09
+593 2 2641205
+593 2 2641205
Call Contact via email
Panamericana Internacional
Website
6h 38m
Twice daily
$11.39–$16.46
+593 (2) 2557133
+593 (2) 2557133
Call Contact via email
Buses Serena Mar
Website
2h 18m
4 times a day
$7.59–$11.39
+56 94 915 6683
+56 94 915 6683
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Turismo Tacna
Website
22h
5 times a day
$45.57–$59.49
Cormar
Website
4h 41m
3 times a day
+56 53 262 7651
+56 53 262 7651
Call Contact via email
Ferrocarril Tacna-Arica
Website
Ferrocarril Tacna-Arica
Website
2h 15m
Twice daily
$5.62
+56 51 5261 1824
+56 51 5261 1824
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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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