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TomorrowApr 27
from $6
SunApr 28
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MonApr 29
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TueApr 30
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WedMay 1
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Pedro de Atacama
    Departure location: Terminal de Buses
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Calama
    Destination location: Calama - Av. Granaderos #3048
    Operated by: ChilebusChilebus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $6
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Pedro de Atacama
    Departure location: Terminal de Buses
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Calama
    Destination location: Calama - Av. Granaderos #3048
    Operated by: ChilebusChilebus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $8
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Pedro de Atacama
    Departure location: Terminal de Buses
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Calama
    Destination location: Calama - Av. Granaderos #3048
    Operated by: ChilebusChilebus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $44
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Pedro de Atacama
    Departure location: Terminal de Buses
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Calama
    Destination location: Calama - Av. Granaderos #3048
    Operated by: ChilebusChilebus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $34
Bus San Pedro de Atacama to Calama: Trip Overview

Bus San Pedro de Atacama to Calama: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$6
Average bus trip duration2h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:00 AM
Distance57 miles (91 km)
Latest bus departure8:30 PM

San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures11:00AM - 8:30PM
Minimum Price$5
Average Ticket Price$6
Minimum Trip Duration1h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h
Distance57 miles (91 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteChilebus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Pedro de Atacama - Calama

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Calama without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama takes around 2h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1085 miles (1750 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Pedro de Atacama and Calama is 1085 miles (1750 km).

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by Chilebus. The number of buses operating from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 11:00 AM and 8:30 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama start their journey at Terminal de Buses San Pedro de Atacama and wind up at Av. Balmaceda. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $3.

You can expect to pay around $6 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $3 and $7, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between San Pedro de Atacama and Calama is about 3h. So you'll have enough time to visit Calama before returning to San Pedro de Atacama in the evening.

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 San Pedro de Atacama and Calama!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama.

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!

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama

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