Find coaches from Antofagasta to Calama

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Next departures from Antofagasta to Calama on 1 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Pluss Chile
Terminal Antofagasta
Av. BalmacedaCheapest
Cikbus Elité
Terminal Antofagasta
Terminal de buses CalamaFastest
Cikbus Elité
Terminal Antofagasta
CalamaNo tags
Pluss Chile
Terminal Antofagasta
Av. BalmacedaNo tags
Andimar
Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada)
Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)No tags

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Get from Antofagasta to Calama

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The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just US$6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
4hAverage duration
198 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Antofagasta to Calama: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$10
Average bus trip duration4h
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure02:30
Distance198 km
Latest bus departure19:50

Antofagasta to Calama Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Antofagasta - Calama

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Antofagasta to Calama cost?

    The bus ticket price from Antofagasta to Calama starts at US$6. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Antofagasta to Calama is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

    The average travel time between Antofagasta and Calama is around 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 200 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Antofagasta and Calama?

    The number of buses from Antofagasta to Calama can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Antofagasta to Calama by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Antofagasta to Calama?

    When taking the bus from Antofagasta to Calama, you can travel comfortably and safely with Pluss Chile, Cikbus Elité, Buses Andimar.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Antofagasta to Calama?

    Buses travelling between Antofagasta and Calama leave from Terminal Antofagasta or Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda, 253 and arrive at Av. Balmaceda, Calama, Parada de Autobuses de Calama - Ascotan.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/10
US$7
29/10
US$7
Today
US$7
31/10
US$8
01/11
US$7
02/11
US$8
03/11
US$7
04/11
US$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Antofagasta to Calama was searched and found on 28 Oct 2025 with a price of US$7

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$7 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$7, which is on 2025-11-01.

Usually Cikbus Elité, Pluss Chile 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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