Iquique to Calama bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 45 daily bus departures available, including 24 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Iquique at 01:30h, arriving at Calama at 08:05h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:50h, arriving at 04:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Iquique, Chile
Arrival station and country
Calama, Chile
Travel Distance
242 mi
Average Trip Duration
03h 27min
Total Departures
45
Popular Operators
Pullman Bus, Buses Frontera del Norte TS
Lowest Price
£14
Transportation Options
Coach, Plane
Table Of Contents
Traveling by coach from Iquique to Calama
The shortest travel distance between Iquique and Calama is 242 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 13:00 has a travel time of 00:20h.
The longest travel time on the route is 06:35h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Calama earlier, there
are 24 overnight coaches from Iquique to Calama.
The overnight coaches depart between 20:30 and 23:50 and arrive between 01:30 and 04:45
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Iquique to Calama route
There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
Pullman Bus
Buses Frontera del Norte TS
Pullman San Andress
Kenny Bus
Buses Tarapaca
Pullman San Andress
Buses Norte Azul
Chile Bus
Departure and arrival stations
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Other popular destinations from Iquique
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