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TodayDec 11
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Bus San Pedro de Atacama to Calama: Trip Overview

Bus San Pedro de Atacama to Calama: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$7
Average bus trip duration2h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:30 PM
Distance57 miles (91 km)
Latest bus departure8:30 PM

San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:30PM - 8:30PM
Minimum Price$6
Average Ticket Price$7
Minimum Trip Duration2h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h45m
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 45m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2h 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 7:30 PM 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 $6.

You can expect to pay around $7 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $6 and $9, 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 5h. So you'll have enough time to visit Calama before returning to San Pedro de Atacama in the evening.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/09
$6
12/10
$6
Today
$6
12/12
$8
12/13
$6
12/14
$8
12/15
$6
12/16
$6
The cheapest trip from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama was searched and found on Dec 11, 2023 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $8 for a bus ticket from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2023-12-13.

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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