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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: May 14 atDeparture city: CalamaDeparture location: Av. BalmacedaArrival time: May 15 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: San BorjaOperated by: Pluss Chile
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: May 14 atDeparture city: CalamaDeparture location: Terminal de buses CalamaArrival time: May 15 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de BorjaOperated by: Cikbus Elité
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: May 14 atDeparture city: CalamaDeparture location: Terminal de buses CalamaArrival time: May 15 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de BorjaOperated by: Cikbus ElitéVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 14 atDeparture city: CalamaDeparture location: Av. BalmacedaArrival time: May 15 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: San BorjaOperated by: Pluss ChileVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 14 atDeparture city: CalamaDeparture location: CalamaArrival time: May 15 atDestination city: SantiagoDestination location: Terminal de Buses San BorjaOperated by: Andimar
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Bus Calama to Santiago: Trip Overview
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Calama to Santiago Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Calama - Santiago
How long does it take to get to Santiago from Calama by bus?
The trip from Calama to Santiago will take on average 22h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Santiago in about 18h 20m.
What is the distance between Calama and Santiago?
It's about 1232 km (764 miles) from Calama to Santiago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Calama to Santiago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Av. Balmaceda, in Calama, and end it at San Borja, in Santiago.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Calama to Santiago?
The least expensive option to go from Calama to Santiago would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$34, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much is the bus from Calama to Santiago?
Taking the bus from Calama to Santiago costs on average US$50.
Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Calama to Santiago?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Calama until 10:50pm and reaching Santiago on the following day.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Calama to Santiago was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of US$34To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Calama to Santiago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$68 for a bus ticket from Calama to Santiago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34 which is on 2025-05-13.
Usually 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.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Calama and Santiago!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Calama to Santiago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Calama to Santiago.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Calama to Santiago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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Popular Buses Connecting Calama
Buses Leaving from Calama
- Bus from Calama to Iquique
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- Bus Calama - Pullalli
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- Bus from Calama to Taltal
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Buses Going to Calama
- Bus from Arica to Calama
- Bus Iquique - Calama
- Copiapo - Calama
- Bus from Uyuni to Calama
- Bus Sierra Gorda - Calama
- Coquimbo - Calama
- Bus from Antofagasta to Calama
- Bus Ovalle - Calama
- Vallenar - Calama
- Bus from Pullalli to Calama
- Bus La Serena - Calama
- La Calera - Calama
- Bus from Baquedano to Calama
- Bus Pozo Almonte - Calama
- Taltal - Calama
Popular Buses Connecting Santiago
Buses Leaving from Santiago
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Buses Going to Santiago
- Bus from Victoria to Santiago
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- Bus Puerto Montt - Santiago
- Vina del Mar - Santiago
- Bus from La Serena to Santiago
- Bus Pichilemu - Santiago
- San Pedro de la Paz - Santiago
- Bus from Temuco to Santiago
- Bus Santa Cruz - Santiago
- Los Angeles - Santiago
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Santiago to Valparaiso
- Bus Castro - Ancud
- Valparaiso - Santiago
- Bus from Puerto Varas to Castro
- Bus Santiago - Vina del Mar
- Puerto Montt - Pucon
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- Ancud - Puerto Montt
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