Iquique to Calama Bus

Q: What is the distance between Iquique and Calama?

The distance between these two places is a total of 242 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Iquique and Calama?

The average travel time between the stations is 03:27 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Iquique to Calama?

The ticket prices begin from $19.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Iquique to Calama?

The average number of daily departures is 45. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Iquique to Calama?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Iquique to Calama?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Iquique to Calama Route Summary

Iquique to Calama bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 45 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Iquique bus station at 01:30h, arriving at Calama bus station at 08:05h the same day. While 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 $19

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Getting from Iquique and Calama by bus

The shortest travel distance between Iquique and Calama is 242 mi. The fastest bus 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 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 24 night buses from Iquique to Calama. The overnight buses 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 is a total of 8 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

Buses Frontera del Norte TS

Pullman San Andress

Kenny Bus

Buses Tarapaca

Pullman San Andress

Buses Norte Azul

Chile Bus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Iquique or Calama bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Iquique

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Calama

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $19 (One-Way) or $38 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Iquique

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Iquique, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Iquique - Arica

Iquique - La Paz

Iquique - Antofagasta

Other popular destinations from Calama

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Calama, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Calama - San Pedro de Atacama