Oruro to Calama Bus

Q: What is the distance between Oruro and Calama?

The distance between these two places is a total of 477 mi.

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

The average travel time between the stations is 13:00 hours.

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

The ticket prices begin from $83.

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

The average number of daily departures is 3. 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 Oruro 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 Oruro 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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Oruro to Calama Route Summary

Oruro to Calama bus is a popular way of travelling between Bolivia and Chile.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Oruro bus station at 14:00h, arriving at Calama bus station at 02:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 10:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Oruro, Bolivia

Arrival station and country Calama, Chile

Travel Distance 477 mi

Average Trip Duration 13h 00min

Total Departures 3

Popular Operators Trans Salvador S.R.L.

Lowest Price $83

Transportation Options Bus

Getting from Oruro and Calama by bus

The shortest travel distance between Oruro and Calama is 477 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 14:00 has a travel time of 12:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 14:00h. 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 Oruro to Calama. The overnight buses depart between 14:00 and 22:00 and arrive between 02:00 and 12:00 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 09:28, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Oruro to Calama route

Trans Salvador S.R.L. is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travelers.

Departure and arrival stations

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

Oruro

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Calama

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $83 (One-Way) or $166 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Oruro

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

Oruro - La Paz

Oruro - Santa Cruz de la Sierra

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