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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 4 June at
    Departure city: Antofagasta
    Departure location: 5791 Avenida Iquique
    Arrival time: 4 June at
    Destination city: Calama
    Destination location: Calama
    Operated by: AndimarAndimar
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 4 June at
    Departure city: Antofagasta
    Departure location: Terminal Antofagasta
    Arrival time: 4 June at
    Destination city: Calama
    Destination location: Terminal de buses Calama
    Operated by: Cikbus ElitéCikbus Elité
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 June at
    Departure city: Antofagasta
    Departure location: Terminal Antofagasta
    Arrival time: 4 June at
    Destination city: Calama
    Destination location: Calama
    Operated by: Cikbus ElitéCikbus Elité
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 June at
    Departure city: Antofagasta
    Departure location: Terminal Antofagasta
    Arrival time: 4 June at
    Destination city: Calama
    Destination location: Av. Balmaceda
    Operated by: Pluss ChilePluss Chile
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 June at
    Departure city: Antofagasta
    Departure location: 5791 Avenida Iquique
    Arrival time: 4 June at
    Destination city: Calama
    Destination location: Calama
    Operated by: AndimarAndimar
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Antofagasta to Calama: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$10
Average bus trip duration3h
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure02:40
Distance1184 miles
Latest bus departure20:00

Antofagasta to Calama Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Antofagasta - Calama

  1. How much is the coach fare from Antofagasta to Calama?

    Coach ticket prices from Antofagasta to Calama can start as low as US$6, though the average price for this trip is US$10. The actual price may differ based on factors like the time you plan to travel, the day of the week, and the coach service provider you select. To get accurate and up-to-date pricing information, check out all your options on our search tool.

  2. How long is the coach ride from Antofagasta to Calama?

    The coach journey between Antofagasta and Calama lasts about 3h. The fastest coach journey typically takes 2h 45m. However, please keep in mind that your specific travel time may vary due to the prevailing traffic conditions along the route.

  3. At what time is the first coach from Antofagasta to Calama?

    The first coach from Antofagasta to Calama leaves at 02:40. Keep in mind that departure times might change on weekends and holidays.

  4. How far is Calama from Antofagasta by coach?

    The journey from Antofagasta to Calama by coach covers an approximate distance of 124 miles (200 km).

  5. What is the best way to go from Antofagasta to Calama without a car?

    You can reach Calama from Antofagasta by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

  6. Can you do a day trip to Calama?

    Absolutely, a day trip from Antofagasta to Calama is totally possible. It takes about 5h 30m in total to complete a round-trip between the two locations. That gives you plenty of time to visit Calama before making your way back to Antofagasta in the evening.

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

Best price found
30/05
US$11
31/05
US$11
Today
US$9
02/06
US$7
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04/06
US$6
05/06
US$7
06/06
US$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Antofagasta to Calama was searched and found on 4 Jun 2025 with a price of US$6

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

You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$20 for a bus ticket from Antofagasta to Calama based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6, which is on 2025-06-04.

Usually PlussChile 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 Antofagasta and Calama!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Antofagasta to Calama, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Antofagasta to Calama will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Antofagasta to Calama, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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