Calama to Arica Bus

Calama to Arica Arica to Calama

Calama to Arica Route Summary

Calama to Arica bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 11 daily bus departures available, including 11 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Calama bus station at 09:30h, arriving at Arica bus station at 17:15h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:45h, arriving at 05:45h the following day.
Departure station and country Calama, Chile
Arrival station and country Arica, Chile
Travel Distance 600 km
Average Trip Duration 08h 55min
Total Departures 11
Lowest Price €9
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Calama and Arica by bus

The shortest travel distance between Calama and Arica is 600 km. The fastest bus which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of 06:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 11:05h. 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 Arica earlier, there are 11 night buses from Calama to Arica. The overnight buses depart between 21:00 and 22:45 and arrive between 04:30 and 08:35 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 07:12, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Calama to Arica route

There is a total of 2 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.

Trans Salvador S.R.L.
Cruz del Norte

Departure and arrival stations

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €9 (One-Way) or €18 (Return).

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