How much is the bus ticket from Calama to Santiago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Calama to Santiago start from $28. The average price for this route is around $64. 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 Calama to Santiago?

The average bus trip duration from Calama to Santiago is 21h, covering a distance of 766 miles (1235 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 20m and is operated by Cikbus Elité .

Which bus companies service the Calama to Santiago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Pluss Chile , Cikbus Elité , Buses Andimar , Pullman San Andres .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Calama to Santiago?

The earliest bus departs from Calama to Santiago at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Calama to Santiago?

A bus trip from Calama to Santiago generates an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Calama to Santiago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Buses Andimar , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Calama to Santiago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Cikbus Elité has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Calama to Santiago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Buses Andimar , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Calama to Santiago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pluss Chile , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Calama to Santiago from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Calama to Santiago on January 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	20h 50m	9:20am	San Borja	Cheapest
	Bus	3:15pm	Av. Balmaceda	20h 15m	12:30pm	San Borja	Fastest
	Bus	7:40pm	Av. Balmaceda	21h 5m	5:45pm	San Borja	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	5:35pm	Terminal San Borja	No tags
Andimar + Flixbus Chile	Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	1d	8:25pm	Santiago (Los Libertadores)	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Santiago on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	20h 50m	9:20am	San Borja	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Terminal de buses Calama	19h 55m	5:45pm	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Calama	20h 15m	5:45pm	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Av. Balmaceda	20h 15m	3:15pm	San Borja	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	5:35pm	Terminal San Borja	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Santiago on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	5:35pm	Terminal San Borja	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	19h 25m	2:30pm	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Terminal de buses Calama	21h 10m	8:30am	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	No tags
Bus	9:01am	Av. Balmaceda	21h	7:01am	San Borja	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	7:05pm	Terminal San Borja	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Santiago on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	5:35pm	Terminal San Borja	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	19h 25m	2:30pm	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Terminal de buses Calama	21h 10m	8:30am	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Av. Balmaceda	21h	2:20pm	San Borja	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	7:05pm	Terminal San Borja	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Santiago on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	5:35pm	Terminal San Borja	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Av. Balmaceda	20h 25m	2:25pm	San Borja	Fastest
	Bus	9:01am	Av. Balmaceda	21h	7:01am	San Borja	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	7:05pm	Terminal San Borja	No tags
Andimar + Flixbus Chile	Bus	8:00pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	23h 25m	8:25pm	Santiago (Los Libertadores)	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Santiago on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	20h 50m	9:20am	San Borja	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	19h 25m	2:30pm	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	Fastest
Bus	4:20pm	Terminal de buses Calama	20h 40m	2:00pm	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Av. Balmaceda	20h 15m	6:25pm	San Borja	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	5:35pm	Terminal San Borja	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Santiago on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	20h 50m	9:20am	San Borja	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	19h 25m	2:30pm	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Calama	20h 40m	6:10am	Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Av. Balmaceda	21h	6:05pm	San Borja	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	22h 5m	5:35pm	Terminal San Borja	No tags

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Get from Calama to Santiago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

21hAverage Duration

766 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Calama and Santiago?

Stops in Calama

A
Av. Balmaceda
Av. Balmaceda 1940, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
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B
Calama
Antofagasta 2046, Calama, El Loa 1390714, Antofagasta, Chile
C
Parada de Autobuses de Calama - Ascotan
Ascotán 1891, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
D
Parada de Autobuses de Calama - Cebollar
Cebollar 1864, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
E
Terminal: Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda
Terminal: Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda, Calle O'Higgins O 681, Villa - Caspana, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
F
Terminal Pullman Bus de Calama
Av. Balmaceda 1802, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile

Stops in Santiago

A
San Borja
San Francisco de Borja 199-225, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
B
Terminal Sur
Santiago - Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3850, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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C
Terminal Los Héroes
Tucapel Jiménez 21, 8340528 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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D
Terminal ETM
Pdte. Riesco 6391-6399, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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E
Pajaritos
Av. Gral. Oscar Bonilla 418, Lo Prado, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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F
Zapadores
Los Zapadores 608, Recoleta, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Compare bus companies

Pluss Chile

4/590 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.3

Based on 90 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Pluss Chile ticket prices on this trip start at $28

Pluss Chile Calama Santiago recent customer reviews

The seats were very comfortable, with dividing curtains for privacy, tray tables for food, tv screens on the seat backs, and a decent recline for sleeping.

Megan B.

March 6, 2025

Very comfortable

Kai B.

July 19, 2024

Cikbus Elité

3.5/5130 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Based on 130 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Cikbus Elité ticket prices on this trip start at $39

Cikbus Elité Calama Santiago recent customer reviews

It was alright, air conditioning wasn't great and in the morning the staff arbitrarily took the blanket and pillow a little early when it had finally gotten chilly. Food was meh.

Derick H.

February 22, 2020

The journey itself was fine, driver was very prompt with timing, however for a 20hr bus there was no Wi-Fi and we only got fed one meal which was lunch. I think for travelling for that long the bus should include lunch and dinner for people travelling from Calama to Santiago. The drivers assistant didn't speak any English so it was difficult to communicate, we had prebooked our seats online but when we got to the bus our seat numbers had changed.

Roshni M.

January 16, 2019

Cómodo y rapido

Marcos Leonardo S.

December 6, 2019

Buses Andimar

4/557 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi1.1

Based on 57 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Buses Andimar ticket prices on this trip start at $41

Andimar Calama Santiago recent customer reviews

The chair hard to reclining. Once reclining its hard to bring it back.also someone stole my drone..when the bus stop at the station. The bus has cctv but the driver assistance said they cannt see through the cctv. Must santiago office..so what is the point have cctv then?

Lamborghini L.

June 6, 2024

Good service

Linda R.

November 15, 2023

Pullman San Andres

3.5/513 reviews

Timeliness0

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Calama to Santiago, CL 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 Calama to Santiago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Calama to Santiago start from $28. The average price for this route is around $64. 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 Calama to Santiago?
The average bus trip duration from Calama to Santiago is 21h, covering a distance of 766 miles (1235 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 20m and is operated by Cikbus Elité.
Which bus companies service the Calama to Santiago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Pluss Chile, Cikbus Elité, Buses Andimar, Pullman San Andres.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Calama to Santiago?
The earliest bus departs from Calama to Santiago at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Calama to Santiago?
A bus trip from Calama to Santiago generates an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Calama to Santiago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Buses Andimar, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Calama to Santiago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Cikbus Elité has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Calama to Santiago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Buses Andimar, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Calama to Santiago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pluss Chile, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/04

$62

01/05

$62

Today

$62

01/07

$57

01/08

$57

01/09

$50

01/10

$47

01/11

$40

The cheapest trip from Calama to Santiago, CL was searched and found on Jan 11, 2026 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $72 for a bus ticket from Calama to Santiago, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2026-01-11.

Usually Cikbus Elité 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.