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Seven ways to Travel from Lima to Calama

Composite routes from Lima to Calama

Cheapest
24 h 9 min
Car
1833 km.
from $100
Fastest
2 h 29 min
Plane
Other
24 h 9 min
Rideshare
1833 km.
from $23.91
36 h 22 min
1440 km.
from $48.67
28 h 43 min
1440 km.
from $86.35
6 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
1440 km.
from $271.68
37 h 14 min
1440 km.
from $121.74

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Jorge Chávez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$445.95

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Jorge Chávez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$407.73

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Jorge Chávez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$420.47
Plane from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.60–$471.43

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Email:
Website:
civa.com.pe/
Bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
20h 36m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$36.95–$49.69

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:
$22.93–$31.85
Bus from Arica to Calama
Ave. Duration:
14h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.22–$89.06

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:
$4.75

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:
$4.75

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:
$20.39–$24.21

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:
$8.92–$17.84
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.85–$29.31

Kenny Bus

Phone:
+56 22 570 8687
Email:
Website:
kennybus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$30.58

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:
$28.03–$47.14

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:
$9.49–$30.58

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 Lima to Calama?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Calama is to bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte which costs $36.96 - $70.65 and takes 36h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Calama is to fly and bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Calama. However, there are services departing from Lima Terminal Excluciva and arriving at Frontera del Norte Calama via Tacna and Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.

Is there a direct flight between Lima and Calama?

There are no direct flights between Lima and Calama. The fastest has 1 change and takes 6h 31m and costs $119.57 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Lima to Calama?

The distance between Lima and Calama is 1467 km. The road distance is 1855.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Calama without a car is to bus which takes 28h 43m and costs $53.26 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Lima to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Calama bus from?

Lima to Calama bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Lima Terminal Excluciva station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Calama?

The best way to get from Lima to Calama is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $130.43 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $70.65 and takes 28h 43m.

Where does the Lima to Calama bus arrive?

Lima to Calama bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Tacna station.

What is the time difference between Lima and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 03:45 in Lima and 05:45 in Calama.

Can I drive from Lima to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Calama is 1855 km. It takes approximately 24h 21m to drive from Lima to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 66+ hotels available in Calama. Prices start at $27.61 per night.
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