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How to travel by bus from Calama to Arica?
From Calama you can get to Arica 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 Arica.
Some of the companies that make this trip are Ramos Cholele, Atacama 2000, Kenny Bus, Pullman Bus and Pluss Chile, which depart from the Calama Bus Terminal and arrive, mostly, at the Arica Bus Terminal.
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About Calama
Calama is a city in the Antofagasta Region, it has an extreme desert climate, with low temperatures at night but high during the day. It is located just one hour from San Pedro de Atacama. The city's economy is based mainly on mining, this is 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 places such as the Alto el Loa Tourist Circuit, where you can learn about the customs of the indigenous peoples of the area, including typical dishes, religious beliefs and the influence they left in nearby towns such as San Francisco de Ayquina, Chiu Chiu, Caspana, Lasana and Toconce.
About Arica
Arica is famous for its beautiful beaches with clear skies, ideal for practicing water sports such as surfing.
It is the land entrance to Peru because it limits the north with that country. 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.
Buses from Calama to Arica
Bus ticket prices according to type of seat
Cheaper alon-cama CLP$ 23.000
Cheaper remium CLP$ 29.000
Cheaper alon-cama-low-cost CLP$ 20.000
General Information
No Empresas: 4
Precio Maximo (CLP): $ 30.000
Primera Salidas al dia: 09:20 hrs
Distancia: 590 Kms
No Servicios: 10
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 Calama to Arica
Based on 4742 reviews Based on 5249 reviews Based on 13814 reviews Based on 0 reviewsFrequently Asked Questions
How many bus companies offer services from Calama to Arica?
In Chile there are 4 bus companies offering regular services from Calama to Arica.
Which bus companies offer services from Calama to Arica?
Buses Tarapacá, Pullman San Andrés, Kenny Bus , Frontera del Norte
How do I buy the cheapest bus ticket from Calama 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.
How much does the cheapest bus ticket from Calama to Arica cost?
The cheapest bus ticket from Calama to Arica costs CLP$ 20.000, and is available on August 17, 2026 at kupos.cl.
Which bus company offers the cheapest bus ticket from Calama to Arica?
Frontera del Norte offers the cheapest bus ticket from Calama to Arica, in a Semi cama seat for CLP $ 20.000, to travel on August 17, 2026 at kupos.cl.
What is the distance between Calama and Arica, and how long does the bus trip take?
The distance between Calama and Arica 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 Calama to Arica?
The earliest departure to travel by bus from Calama to Arica is at 09:20 and is offered by Buses Tarapacá
The latest departure to travel by bus from Calama to Arica is at 23:00 and is offered by Frontera del Norte.
Which companies are most recommended for travelling by bus from Calama to Arica?
According to reviews and ratings from kupos.cl users, the three best companies for travelling by bus from Calama to Arica are: Rating Buses Tarapacá, (4.3* based on 4742 ratings), Rating Pullman San Andrés, (3.9* based on 5249 ratings), Rating Kenny Bus , (3.4* based on 13814 ratings), Rating Frontera del Norte, (0.0* based on 0 ratings),
What is the price of a bus ticket from Calama to Arica for each seat type?
On buses from Calama to Arica a Salon cama seat costs around CLP$23.000, a Premium seat costs around CLP$29.000, 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 Calama to Arica have?
Generally, buses travelling from Calama to Arica have the following features and amenities: phone charger, WiFi, air conditioning, television, coffee, among others.
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