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How to travel by bus from Arica to Calama?
From Arica you can get to Calama by land through Route 5, both cities are separated by a road of around 600 km and at kupos.cl you can purchase your bus ticket to get to Calama.
Some of the companies that make this trip are Ramos Cholele, Atacama 2000, Kenny Bus, Pullman Bus and Pluss Chile, which depart from the Arica Bus Terminal and arrive, mostly, at the Calama Bus Terminal.
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About Arica
Arica is a city in northern Chile located in the Arica and Parinacota Region. It is known for its beautiful beaches that are ideal for practicing water sports such as surfing.
It is an excellent access point to visit Peru because it borders that country to the north. From here you can visit the valleys of Lluta and Azapa where you can see geoglyphs and petroglyphs. Among its main tourist attractions is the Archaeological Museum of San Miguel de Azapa, where the oldest mummies in the world are on display, as well as the impotent Morro de Arica and the Lluta River Wetland.
About Calama
Calama is located in the El Loa Province in the Antofagasta Region, it is a city that has an extreme desert climate, with low temperatures at night but high during the day.
Calama is one hour from San Pedro de Atacama and has a population that is mainly dedicated to mining due to the large number of mining deposits in the area, including one of the largest in Chile called Chuquicamata.
From here you can access several tourist points such as the Alto el Loa Tourist Circuit, with an indigenous presence where you can learn about their customs, typical dishes, religious beliefs and the influence on the surrounding towns such as San Francisco de Ayquina, Chiu Chiu, Caspana, Lasana and Toconce.
Buses from Arica to Calama
Bus ticket prices according to type of seat
Cheaper alon-cama CLP$ 24.000
Cheaper remium CLP$ 28.000
Cheaper alon-cama-low-cost CLP$ 20.000
General Information
No Empresas: 4
Precio Maximo (CLP): $ 30.000
Primera Salidas al dia: 08:30 hrs
Distancia: 590 Kms
No Servicios: 11
Precio Minimo (CLP): $ 20.000
Ultima Salida del dia: 23:00 hrs
Duration: 08 HRS
Next Dates
Most Economical Price
tue, 18 Aug 2026
wed, 19 Aug 2026
thu, 20 Aug 2026
fri, 21 Aug 2026
Main bus operators from Arica to Calama
Based on 13814 reviews Based on 4742 reviews Based on 5249 reviews Based on 0 reviewsFrequently Asked Questions
How many bus companies offer services from Arica to Calama?
In Chile there are 4 bus companies offering regular services from Arica to Calama.
Which bus companies offer services from Arica to Calama?
Kenny Bus , Buses Tarapacá, Pullman San Andrés, Frontera del Norte
How do I buy the cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Calama 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.
How much does the cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Calama cost?
The cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Calama costs CLP$ 20.000, and is available on August 17, 2026 at kupos.cl.
Which bus company offers the cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Calama?
Frontera del Norte offers the cheapest bus ticket from Arica to Calama, in a Semi cama seat for CLP $ 20.000, to travel on August 17, 2026 at kupos.cl.
What is the distance between Arica and Calama, and how long does the bus trip take?
The distance between Arica and Calama is 590 Kms, and the bus trip can take a minimum of 08 hours.
What are the earliest and latest departures available to travel by bus from Arica to Calama?
The earliest departure to travel by bus from Arica to Calama is at 08:30 and is offered by Kenny Bus
The latest departure to travel by bus from Arica to Calama is at 23:00 and is offered by Frontera del Norte.
Which companies are most recommended for travelling by bus from Arica to Calama?
According to reviews and ratings from kupos.cl users, the three best companies for travelling by bus from Arica to Calama are: Rating Kenny Bus , (3.4* based on 13814 ratings), Rating Buses Tarapacá, (4.3* based on 4742 ratings), Rating Pullman San Andrés, (3.9* based on 5249 ratings), Rating Frontera del Norte, (0.0* based on 0 ratings),
What is the price of a bus ticket from Arica to Calama for each seat type?
On buses from Arica to Calama a Salon cama seat costs around CLP$24.000, a Premium seat costs around CLP$28.000, a Salon cama low cost seat costs around CLP$20.000, a Semi cama seat costs around CLP$20.000,
What amenities do the buses operating from Arica to Calama have?
Generally, buses travelling from Arica to Calama have the following features and amenities: phone charger, WiFi, air conditioning, television, coffee, among others.
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