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How to travel by bus from Antofagasta to Arica?

If you need to get to Arica from Antofagasta you must travel for about 12 hours through Route 5.

When you enter kupos.cl you will be able to see all the travel options to Arica and select the means of transport that suits you best. If you want to travel by bus, you can do it with the companies Fichtur VIP, Norte Grande, Pullman Bus and Turbus. Upon arrival in Arica, the bus company will drop you off at the Arica Bus Terminal.

 

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About Antofagasta

Antofagasta is a Chilean city belonging to the Antofagasta Region. It borders the cities of Sierra Gorda, San Pedro de Atacama, Mejillones, Taltal and Diego de Almagro.

It is known as La Perla del Norte, because it has extensive beaches, nitrate fields and clear skies. Here is one of the most important observatories in the world, the ALMA, which has 66 high-precision antennas, which make it the largest land-based astronomical project developed to date.

Its ecosystem is of little vegetation, since the city is immersed in the driest desert in the world, the Atacama Desert. It is characterized by its various tourist centers: the Historic Quarter of Antofagasta, the Croatia Park and the La Portada Natural Monument.

About Arica

Arica is a city located in the north of Chile within the Arica and Parinacota Region, very close to the border with Peru.

It benefits economically from tourism, thanks to its ideal beaches for surfing. It is famous for its pleasant climate and beautiful beaches that is also home to the oldest mummies in the world, which are in the San Miguel de Azapa Museum.

Buses from Antofagasta to Arica

Bus ticket prices according to type of seat
seat Cheaper alon-cama
CLP$ 29.900
seat Cheaper remium
CLP$ 32.000
seat Cheaper alon-cama-ind
CLP$ 27.810
Average ticket price (CLP): $ 27.764
General Information
bus No Empresas: 9
bus Precio Maximo (CLP): $ 81.250
bus Primera Salidas al dia: 01:55 hrs
bus Distancia: 709 Kms
bus No Servicios: 36
bus Precio Minimo (CLP): $ 13.350
bus Ultima Salida del dia: 23:50 hrs
bus Duration: 09 HRS
Next Dates

tue, 18 Aug 2026

wed, 19 Aug 2026

thu, 20 Aug 2026

fri, 21 Aug 2026

Main bus operators from Antofagasta to Arica

Pullman San Andrés
3.9 icon_star Based on 5249 reviews
Cormar Bus
4.3 icon_star Based on 3146 reviews
Cikbus
3.2 icon_star Based on 7908 reviews
Turbus
4.1 icon_star Based on 3456 reviews
Pullman Bus
3.5 icon_star Based on 18763 reviews
Gentour
3.5 icon_star Based on 17 reviews
Buses Biaggini
3.8 icon_star Based on 1009 reviews
ChileBus
3.1 icon_star Based on 105 reviews
Buses Tarapacá
4.3 icon_star Based on 4742 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many bus companies offer services from Antofagasta to Arica?

In Chile there are 9 bus companies offering regular services from Antofagasta to Arica.

2

Which bus companies offer services from Antofagasta to Arica?

Pullman San Andrés, Cormar Bus, Cikbus, Turbus, Pullman Bus, Gentour, Buses Biaggini, ChileBus, Buses Tarapacá

3

How do I buy the cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica online?

At kupos.cl we let you compare prices, schedules and services from most bus companies in Chile online. You can visit kupos.cl or download our app and buy your tickets in the easiest and most convenient way for you, using cash, debit or credit card, PayPal, etc. You can also buy your tickets directly on the bus company's website.

4

How much does the cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica cost?

The cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica costs CLP$ 13.350, and is available on August 17, 2026 at kupos.cl.

5

Which bus company offers the cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica?

Pullman San Andrés offers the cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica, in a Semi cama seat for CLP $ 18.000, to travel on August 17, 2026 at kupos.cl.

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What is the distance between Antofagasta and Arica, and how long does the bus trip take?

The distance between Antofagasta and Arica is 709 Kms, and the bus trip can take a minimum of 09 hours.

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What are the earliest and latest departures available to travel by bus from Antofagasta to Arica?

The earliest departure to travel by bus from Antofagasta to Arica is at 01:55 and is offered by Pullman San Andrés
The latest departure to travel by bus from Antofagasta to Arica is at 23:50 and is offered by Buses Tarapacá.

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Which companies are most recommended for travelling by bus from Antofagasta to Arica?

According to reviews and ratings from kupos.cl users, the three best companies for travelling by bus from Antofagasta to Arica are: Rating Pullman San Andrés, (3.9* based on 5249 ratings), Rating Cormar Bus, (4.3* based on 3146 ratings), Rating Cikbus, (3.2* based on 7908 ratings), Rating Turbus, (4.1* based on 3456 ratings), Rating Pullman Bus, (3.5* based on 18763 ratings), Rating Gentour, (3.5* based on 17 ratings), Rating Buses Biaggini, (3.8* based on 1009 ratings), Rating ChileBus, (3.1* based on 105 ratings), Rating Buses Tarapacá, (4.3* based on 4742 ratings),

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What is the price of a bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica for each seat type?

On buses from Antofagasta to Arica a Salon cama seat costs around CLP$29.900, a Premium seat costs around CLP$32.000, a Salon cama ind seat costs around CLP$27.810, a Salon cama p seat costs around CLP$30.000, a Semi cama seat costs around CLP$24.000, a Semi cama low seat costs around CLP$20.400, a Salon cama individual seat costs around CLP$30.900, a Salon cama low cost seat costs around CLP$25.415, a Salón cama seat costs around CLP$13.350, a Salón cama (i) seat costs around CLP$23.950, a Salon cama vip seat costs around CLP$39.000,

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What amenities do the buses operating from Antofagasta to Arica have?

Generally, buses travelling from Antofagasta to Arica have the following features and amenities: phone charger, WiFi, air conditioning, television, coffee, among others.

Comments from other users

JEAN RENEL LACROIX
Buenos días como estas ustedes wega yo necesito viajar el martes si dios quiere yo quiere saber que permiso necesito para viajar arica y cuando salir el pasaje y la hora de salida gracias

Katerine Morales
Necesito saber que permisos piden para poder viajar de talca a Concepción

Oswaldo Guevara
Falta buse para los andes

Alejandro Cerna
Hola consulta. Un bus que parta , de santiago hacia laraquete ?Saludos

ALBERTINA Yáñez
Hola,como puedo aplicar mi descuento como socia comprando mi pasaje en linea?

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