Bus from Calama to La Serena, CL: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Calama to La Serena on September 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Pluss ChileBus
Av. Balmaceda
Terminal de Buses La SerenaCheapest
Cikbus ElitéBus
Terminal Rodoviario de Calama
Terminal de Buses La SerenaFastest
Pluss ChileBus
Av. Balmaceda
Terminal de Buses La SerenaNo tags
Cikbus ElitéBus
Terminal Rodoviario de Calama
Terminal de Buses La SerenaNo tags
Pullman San AndrésBus
Nuevo Terminal Rodoviario
Terminal La SerenaNo tags
AndimarBus
Calama (Terminal Nuevo)
La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)No tags
Flixbus ChileBus
Calama (Terminal Nuevo)
La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)No tags
Pluss ChileBus
Av. Balmaceda
Terminal de Buses La SerenaNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:19 PM -04.

Get from Calama to La Serena

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
14h 40mAverage Duration
864 kmDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Calama to La Serena, CL by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Calama to La Serena?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Calama to La Serena start from $45. The average price for this route is around $74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Calama to La Serena?

    The average bus travel time from Calama to La Serena is 14h 40m, covering a distance of 864 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 50m and is operated by Cikbus Elité.

  3. Which bus companies service the Calama to La Serena route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Pluss Chile, Pullman San Andres, Cikbus Elité, Buses Andimar, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Calama to La Serena?

    The earliest bus departs from Calama to La Serena at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Calama to La Serena?

    A bus trip from Calama to La Serena generates an estimated 21.579925 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Calama to La Serena?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pluss Chile, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 120 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Calama to La Serena?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Calama to La Serena?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Calama to La Serena?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pluss Chile, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-05
$57
09-06
$57
Today
$53
09-08
$57
09-09
$53
09-10
$43
09-11
$58
09-12
$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Calama to La Serena, CL was searched and found on Sep 10, 2026 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $95 for a bus ticket from Calama to La Serena, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2026-09-10.

Usually Pluss Chile, Buses Andimar 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.

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