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2 d 18 min
3568 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quito to Calama

Composite routes from Quito to Calama

Cheapest
2 d 18 min
Car
3568 km.
from $196
Fastest
4 h 14 min
Plane
Other
3 d 1 h 49 min
2680 km.
from $233.83
46 h 32 min
2680 km.
from $304.67
12 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
2680 km.
from $286.52
2 d 3 h 45 min
2680 km.
from $200.59
2 d 14 h 3 min
2680 km.
from $311

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
LATAM Chile
Website
LATAM Chile
Website
13h 3m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$240.50–$759.47
Bus operators
Found: 16
CIVA
Website
Cruz Del Sur International
Website
Pullman Bus
Website
Buses Norte Grande
Website
Peru Runa Travels
Website
Flores Hermanos
Website
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
Frontera del Norte
Website
Pluss Chile
Website
Oltursa
Website
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
Transportes Occidentales
Website
Transportes Ecuador
Website
Panamericana Internacional
Website
Ciktur
Website
Norte Azul
Website
CIVA
Website
20h 40m
Every 3 hours
$37.97–$50.63
+51 511 418 1111
+51 511 418 1111
[email protected]
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
Pullman Bus
Website
3h 10m
6 times a week
$24.05–$32.91
+56 600 600 0018
+56 600 600 0018
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Buses Norte Grande
Website
1h
Every 30 minutes
$4.87
+56 58 222 8603
+56 58 222 8603
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Peru Runa Travels
Website
1h
Every 30 minutes
$4.87
+56 975 370 786
+56 975 370 786
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flores Hermanos
Website
22h
5 times a day
$30.38–$46.83
+51 1 4800725
+51 1 4800725
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Frontera del Norte
Website
6h
Once daily
$20.25–$25.32
+56 9 7525 8175
+56 9 7525 8175
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Pluss Chile
Website
3h 15m
Every 4 hours
$8.86–$18.99
+56 22 3813 550
+56 22 3813 550
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Oltursa
Website
24h 45m
4 times a day
$29.11–$48.10
+51 994 656 518
+51 994 656 518
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transportes Occidentales
Website
5h 45m
Once daily
$12.02–$16.46
(+59) 0 2303-4291
(+59) 0 2303-4291
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transportes Ecuador
Website
5h 31m
Hourly
$15.82–$17.09
+593 2 2641205
+593 2 2641205
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Panamericana Internacional
Website
6h 38m
Twice daily
$11.39–$16.46
+593 (2) 2557133
+593 (2) 2557133
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ciktur
Website
3h
4 times a day
$9.75–$31.64
+56 9 8880 0397
+56 9 8880 0397
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Norte Azul
Website
3h
Once daily
+56 57 2 578086
+56 57 2 578086
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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