Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Punto de Encuentro - Ollantaypuna | Calama | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | 4 Ruta Nacional 5 | Calama | No tags | ||||
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| Terminal Terrestre Uyuni | Calama | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 4 Ruta Nacional 5 | Calama | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:55 PM -04.
Get from Uyuni to Calama
The journey takes about 9 hours, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Uyuni and Calama
Stops in Uyuni
- A
Terminal de Autobuses de Uyuni
RN 5, Uyuni, Bolivia
Stops in Calama
- A
Calama
Antofagasta 2046, Calama, El Loa 1390714, Antofagasta, Chile - B
Av. Balmaceda
Av. Balmaceda 1940, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile - C
Parada de Autobuses de Calama - Cebollar
Cebollar 1864, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile - D
Terminal: Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda
Terminal: Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda, Calle O'Higgins O 681, Villa - Caspana, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile - E
Terminal Pullman Bus de Calama
Av. Balmaceda 1802, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile - F
Terminal Expreso Norte de Calama
Sta María 1931, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Uyuni to Calama by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Uyuni to Calama?
The cheapest bus tickets from Uyuni to Calama start from $42. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Uyuni to Calama?
The average bus travel time from Uyuni to Calama is 9h, covering a distance of 311 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by Ollantaypuna.
Which bus companies service the Uyuni to Calama route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Rapiditos 11 de Julio, Ollantaypuna, Buses Frontera del Norte, Trans Salvador, Cruz del Norte.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Uyuni to Calama?
The earliest bus departs from Uyuni to Calama at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Uyuni to Calama?
A bus trip from Uyuni to Calama generates an estimated 7.7635499999999995 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Uyuni to Calama?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Buses Frontera del Norte, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 144 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Uyuni to Calama?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Trans Salvador has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 0.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Uyuni to Calama?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapiditos 11 de Julio, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Uyuni to Calama?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Trans Salvador, with a cleanliness rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Uyuni to Calama was searched and found on Oct 13, 2026 with a price of $44To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Uyuni to Calama, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $44 to $48 for a bus ticket from Uyuni to Calama based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2026-10-16.
Usually Rapiditos 11 de Julio 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.
