Antofagasta to Calama bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 27 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Antofagasta bus station at 02:55h, arriving at Calama bus station at 05:25h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:55h, arriving at 02:25h the following day.
Departure station and country
Antofagasta, Chile
Arrival station and country
Calama, Chile
Travel Distance
135 mi
Average Trip Duration
12h 35min
Total Departures
27
Popular Operators
Pullman Bus, FlixBus
Lowest Price
$9
Transportation Options
Bus
Table Of Contents
Getting from Antofagasta and Calama by bus
The shortest travel distance between Antofagasta and Calama is 135 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 14:10 has a travel time of 01:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 24:10h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Calama earlier, there
are 3 night buses from Antofagasta to Calama.
The overnight buses depart between 20:10 and 23:55 and arrive between 02:25 and 20:20
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Antofagasta to Calama route
There is a total of 7 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
Pullman Bus
FlixBus
Pullman San Andress
Cikbus Elite
Cikbus Elite
Pullman San Andress
Cormar Bus
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Antofagasta or Calama bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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