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How to travel by bus from Iquique to Arica?

From Iquique you can reach the city of Arica with the bus lines Kenny Bus, Pullman Bus, Fichtur, Turbus, Expreso Norte, Pullman Santa Rosa and Ramos Cholele, it is a journey of 310 km that takes about 5 hours to travel. The buses depart from three different terminals in the city of Iquique, the Pullman Santa Rosa Terminal, the Turbus Terminal and the Iquique Bus Terminal.

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About Iquique

The northern city of Iquique is located in the Tarapacá Region, it is known for the beauty of its beaches and its coastal desert climate that simulates an eternal summer. Being on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Iquique is one of the favorite tourist destinations of Chileans in summer, thanks to its green areas near the coast and its gastronomy, in addition, its beaches are suitable for bathing and have the warmest waters from the entire Chilean coast.

When visiting the city you should know different iconic places such as the Paseo Baquedano, the Cathedral of Iquique, the Naval Museum and the Cavancha Theme Park. From here you can also visit the Pica Oasis, famous for its water wells known as the "chocas". You can also visit historical sites such as the Humberstone and Santa Laura nitrate works.

About Arica

Arica is located in the extreme north of Chile, on the border with Peru, it is a city with a pleasant climate, so much so that it is known as the city of eternal spring.

The biodiversity of the coastal edge of Arica is very striking, you can fin there several species of birds, reptiles and invertebrates, especially in the Alacran Peninsula,  the perfect place for bird watching.

Arica is characterized by its cultural, folkloric and ethnic diversity, and also by its historical past, highlighting the Chinchorro mummies, considered among the oldest in the world and which are exhibited in the San Miguel de Azapa Museum.

Buses from Iquique to Arica

Bus ticket prices according to type of seat
seat Cheaper emi-cama
CLP$ 14.900
seat Cheaper alon-cama
CLP$ 19.500
seat Cheaper alon-cama-ind
CLP$ 15.000
Average ticket price (CLP): $ 16.641
General Information
bus No. of Companies: 10
bus Maximum Price (CLP): $ 81.250
bus First Departure of the Day: 05:30 HRS
bus Distancia: 302 Kms
bus No. of Services: 33
bus Minimum Price (CLP): $ 7.300
bus Last Departure of the Day: 23:59 HRS
bus Duration: 04 HRS

Main bus operators from Iquique to Arica

Pullman San Andrés
3.9 icon_star Based on 5249 reviews
Pullman Santa Rosa
4.3 icon_star Based on 3238 reviews
Cormar Bus
4.3 icon_star Based on 3146 reviews
Cikbus
3.2 icon_star Based on 7935 reviews
Pullman Bus
3.5 icon_star Based on 18763 reviews
Buses Tarapacá
4.3 icon_star Based on 4742 reviews
Turbus
4.1 icon_star Based on 3456 reviews
Kenny Bus
3.4 icon_star Based on 13833 reviews
Gentour
3.5 icon_star Based on 17 reviews
Ramos Cholele
2.7 icon_star Based on 492 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

1

How many bus companies offer services from Iquique to Arica?

In Chile there are 10 bus companies offering regular services from Iquique to Arica.

2

Which bus companies offer services from Iquique to Arica?

Pullman San Andrés, Pullman Santa Rosa, Cormar Bus, Cikbus, Pullman Bus, Buses Tarapacá, Turbus, Kenny Bus , Gentour, Ramos Cholele

3

How do I buy the cheapest bus ticket from Iquique 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 Iquique to Arica cost?

The cheapest bus ticket from Iquique to Arica costs CLP$ 7.300, and is available on August 20, 2026 at kupos.cl.

5

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

Pullman Bus offers the cheapest bus ticket from Iquique to Arica, in a Salón cama seat for CLP $ 7.300, to travel on August 20, 2026 at kupos.cl.

6

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

The distance between Iquique and Arica is 302 Kms, and the bus trip can take a minimum of 04 hours.

7

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

The earliest departure to travel by bus from Iquique to Arica is at 05:30 and is offered by Pullman San Andrés
The latest departure to travel by bus from Iquique to Arica is at 23:59 and is offered by Ramos Cholele.

8

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

According to reviews and ratings from kupos.cl users, the three best companies for travelling by bus from Iquique to Arica are: Rating Pullman San Andrés, (3.9* based on 5249 ratings), Rating Pullman Santa Rosa, (4.3* based on 3238 ratings), Rating Cormar Bus, (4.3* based on 3146 ratings), Rating Cikbus, (3.2* based on 7935 ratings), Rating Pullman Bus, (3.5* based on 18763 ratings), Rating Buses Tarapacá, (4.3* based on 4742 ratings), Rating Turbus, (4.1* based on 3456 ratings), Rating Kenny Bus , (3.4* based on 13833 ratings), Rating Gentour, (3.5* based on 17 ratings), Rating Ramos Cholele, (2.7* based on 492 ratings),

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

On buses from Iquique to Arica a Semi cama seat costs around CLP$14.900, a Salon cama seat costs around CLP$19.500, a Salon cama ind seat costs around CLP$15.000, a Salon cama low cost seat costs around CLP$16.575, a Semi cama low seat costs around CLP$12.665, a Salon cama individual seat costs around CLP$20.500, a Salón cama seat costs around CLP$7.300, a Salón cama (i) seat costs around CLP$11.200, a Premium seat costs around CLP$17.000,

10

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

Generally, buses travelling from Iquique 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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