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How to get from
Santiago to Calama

Santiago to Calama Trip Overview

Distance1226 km (766.3 miles)
Price range$38-$304
Ride Duration Range2h 4m-22h 45m
Earliest Departure07:31
Latest Departure23:13

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

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Taking a bus from Santiago to Calama

Fastest bus: 20h 20m

Cheapest bus: $61

The fastest: 20h 20m

The cheapest: $61

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

The fastest: 2h 4m

The cheapest: $62

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

A beautiful view from within central Calama

About the ride from Santiago to Calama

Santiago to Calama Route Information

The distance between Santiago and Calama is 766 miles, or approximately 1226 kilometers.

There are 2 ways to get from Santiago to Calama, including flight,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 07:31 and has a duration of 2 hours 6 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 2 hours 4 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: .

Santiago to Calama by flight

  • Starting Price: $62
  • 47 departures a day, or 329 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Santiago to Calama by bus

  • Starting Price: $60
  • 54 departures a day, or 378 departures a week

There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Semi-Sleeper, Sleeping, Express and Premium Sleeping.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Companies Operating from Santiago to Calama

Average time

2h 6m - 2h 7m

Average price

$41 - $55

Average time

2h 4m - 2h 5m

Average price

$40

Average time

2h 9m

Average price

$58 - $62

Average time

20h 20m - 20h 25m

Average price

$51

Average time

21h 15m - 21h 50m

Average price

$49

Popular stations and stops in Santiago and Calama

Departure stations in Santiago

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)

Santiago

Arrival stations in Calama

Calama Airport (CJC)

Calama

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