How far is Antofagasta from Copiapo?

It's about 416 km (258 miles) from Antofagasta to Copiapo.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Antofagasta to Copiapo?

Buses departing from Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda, 253 in Antofagasta will take you to Terminal Flota Barrios de Copiapó in Copiapo.

Bus Antofagasta to Copiapo from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Antofagasta to Copiapo on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Terminal Antofagasta	8h 15m	4:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	Terminal Antofagasta	7h	7:00pm	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 10m	8:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	3:10am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Terminal Carlos Oviedo Cavada	7h	9:30pm	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

Next departures for Antofagasta to Copiapo on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:10am	Terminal Antofagasta	7h	10:10am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Terminal Antofagasta	6h 45m	7:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	3:10am	Terminal Antofagasta	7h	10:10am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	8:35am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Terminal Carlos Oviedo Cavada	7h	8:45am	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

Next departures for Antofagasta to Copiapo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Terminal Antofagasta	8h 15m	4:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Terminal Antofagasta	6h 45m	6:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 10m	8:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	8:35am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Terminal Carlos Oviedo Cavada	7h	8:45am	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

Next departures for Antofagasta to Copiapo on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Terminal Antofagasta	8h 15m	4:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Terminal Antofagasta	6h 45m	6:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Terminal Antofagasta	8h 15m	4:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	10:20pm	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Terminal Carlos Oviedo Cavada	7h	8:45am	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:25 PM -03.

Get from Antofagasta to Copiapo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

7h 5mAverage Duration

419 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Pluss Chile

4/579 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.4

Based on 79 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Pluss Chile ticket prices on this trip start at $52

Pluss Chile Antofagasta Copiapo recent customer reviews

This bus was an hour late and we stopped so many times we got to Copiapo 2 hours late

Tracey S.

November 14, 2025

Pullman San Andres

3.5/513 reviews

Timeliness0

Cikbus Elité

3.5/5125 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Buses Andimar

4/554 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.2

Clikbus

4.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0

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Where are the popular stops in Antofagasta and Copiapo?

Stops in Antofagasta

A - Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda, 253

B - Terminal Antofagasta

C - Terminal Flota Barrios

D - Terminal Pullman Bus

E - Terminal Buses Camus

F - Terminal Tur Bus

Stops in Copiapo

A - Terminal Flota Barrios de Copiapó

B - Terminal de Buses de Copiapó

C - Parada de Autobuses de Copiapó - Ramadilla

D - Parada de Autobuses de Copiapo - Llanta

E - Terminal Nueva Andimar Vip de Copiapó

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Antofagasta to Copiapo by bus

How far is Antofagasta from Copiapo?
It's about 416 km (258 miles) from Antofagasta to Copiapo.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Antofagasta to Copiapo?
Buses departing from Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda, 253 in Antofagasta will take you to Terminal Flota Barrios de Copiapó in Copiapo.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$35

11-17

$40

Today

$27

11-19

$27

11-20

$40

11-21

$27

11-22

$27

11-23

$27

The cheapest trip from Antofagasta to Copiapo was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Antofagasta to Copiapo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $64 for a bus ticket from Antofagasta to Copiapo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Pluss Chile, Pullman San Andres will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.