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2 d 1 h 17 min
3598 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Quito to Calama

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Cheapest
By car (3 598 km)
2 d 1 h 17 min
3598 km.
from $197
Other
Bus (Bus #3)
3 d 1 h 49 min
2680 km.
from $233.83
Bus (Bus)
46 h 32 min
2680 km.
from $304.67
Bus, Plane
12 h 56 min
2680 km.
from $286.52
Bus via Babahoyo
2 d 3 h 45 min
2680 km.
from $200.59
Bus (Bus #2)
2 d 14 h 3 min
2680 km.
from $311

Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
13h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$759.47
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$696.18

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Email:
Website:
civa.com.pe/
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

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91
Bus from Arica to Calama
Ave. Duration:
14h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$91.45

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

Phone:
+56 975 370 786
Email:
Website:
perurunatravel.com/en/
Bus from Tacna to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.87

Flores Hermanos

Phone:
+51 1 4800725
Email:
Website:
floreshnos.pe/
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

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
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

Frontera del Norte

Phone:
+56 9 7525 8175
Website:
facebook.com/FronteradelNorte1/
Bus from Arica to Frontera
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$25.32

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.86–$18.99

Oltursa

Phone:
+51 994 656 518
Email:
Website:
oltursa.pe/?lang=en
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.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Email:
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquil
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$24.05

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
Website:
occidentales.ec/
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

Phone:
+593 2 2641205
Email:
Website:
transportesecuador.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.82–$17.09

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Email:
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Ciktur

Phone:
+56 9 8880 0397
Email:
Website:
ciktur.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.75–$31.64

Norte Azul

Phone:
+56 57 2 578086
Email:
Website:
norteazul.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Calama is to bus via Babahoyo which costs $152.17 - $228.26 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $250 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Calama. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Frontera del Norte Calama via Babahoyo, Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Tacna and Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Quito to Calama?

The distance between Quito and Calama is 2741 km. The road distance is 3620.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 46h 32m and costs $173.91 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Quito to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Calama bus from?

Quito to Calama bus services, operated by Transportes Ecuador, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Bus or fly from Quito to Calama?

The best way to get from Quito to Calama is to fly which takes 13h 30m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $250 and takes 46h 32m.

Where does the Quito to Calama bus arrive?

Quito to Calama bus services, operated by Transportes Ecuador, arrive at Babahoyo station.

What is the time difference between Quito and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Quito. It is currently 06:34 in Quito and 08:34 in Calama.

Can I drive from Quito to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Calama is 3620 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Quito 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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