Santiago Chile to Calama

Santiago Chile to Calama

Santiago Chile
Calama
Tue, May 14
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Santiago Chile to Calama Schedule

Santiago Chile to Calama Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA14005:05 - 07:13CLP 54,669
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA37207:01 - 09:09CLP 54,669
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA37408:04 - 10:12CLP 51,016
JetSmart Economy #JA211:08 - 13:17CLP 59,925
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA38413:59 - 16:06CLP 29,852
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA37815:00 - 17:10CLP 281,400
Buses Horizonte Sleeper 17:00 - 14:00CLP 52,500
Pullman Bus Private Sleeper 18:00 - 15:30CLP 48,825
Cikbus Elite Sleeper 20:00 - 17:00CLP 48,195
Pullman Bus Sleeper 23:30 - 19:20CLP 49,875

Transportation from Santiago Chile to Calama

Facts about the transport from Santiago Chile to Calama

Cheapest Transport$40
Fastest Transport2h 6m
Earliest Departure4:31 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day48
Distance1138 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBuses Andimar, Cikbus Elite, Cormar Bus, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Group, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andress, Sky Airline

How to get from Santiago Chile to Calama

Travelling between Santiago Chile and Calama is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 301.13 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 39.33.

How long does it take to get from Santiago Chile to Calama?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 23 hours to travel between Santiago Chile and Calama depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Santiago Chile and Calama. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 6m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 22h 45m to reach Calama.

How much does it cost to get from Santiago Chile to Calama?

Travelling between Santiago Chile and Calama can be as cheap as USD 39.33 if you opt for a Buses Andimar bus and as expensive as USD 301.13 if you buy a LATAM Airlines Group flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Santiago Chile and Calama ?

  • 30 from Santiago Chile to Calama starting from 08:00 Santiago until 23:30 Santiago
  • 18 from Santiago Chile to Calama starting from 04:31 Santiago Airport Chile until 21:59 Santiago Airport Chile

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Santiago Chile to Calama.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Santiago Chile to Calama, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 85.88.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Santiago Chile and Calama

JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Group, Sky Airline

Bus

Travelling from Santiago Chile to Calama overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Santiago Chile and Calama

Buses Andimar, Cikbus Elite, Cormar Bus, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andress

What is the most popular transport to get from Santiago Chile to Calama?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% opted for a bus
  • 33% decided to fly