Iquique to Calama | Buy your bus tickets on kupos.cl
5 results found for this route.
Remove Filters
How to travel by bus from Iquique to Calama?
The city of Calama is 384 kilometers away from the city of Iquique, a 5-hour journey through Route 1 and Route 24, passing through the towns of Patillos, Chanavaya, Tocopilla, Maria Elena and Chuquicamata. If you want to travel bybus, you can do it with the Kenny Bus, Cikbus Elite and Expreso Norte bus lines, whose fleets leave from the Iquique Bus Terminal and arrive at the Expreso Norte Bus Terminal of Calama.
Being in Calama, you can go around the city with our service of carpooling, a safe, efficient and affordable way of travel.
Why book a bus from Iquique to Calama with kupos.cl?
In our platform you have the possibility of accessing all the available land routes that take you to Calama and we help you to mobilize within the city, paying the same or even less for quality mobility and with the best options, we also offer the opportunity to plan your trip in the way that suits you best, buying from anywhere, be it through the mobile App or the virtual platform.
At kupos.com we offer the services of the best land transportation companies in the Antofagasta Region, offering all users the guarantee of a safe and quality trip.
About Iquique
Iquique is a coastal city that belongs to the Tarapacá Region. Previously, during the nineteenth century it was a prosperous mining town dedicated to the exploitation of saltpeter, today it is instead a popular vacation destination, with a tax-free port area and many activities to offer its visitors.
Being on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, the city of Iquique is one of the favorite tourist destinations of Chileans in summer thanks to its warm waters, green areas near the coast and characteristic gastronomy. If you want to take a tour that allows you to appreciate the architecture of the city, you must visit the traditional Baquedano Avenue, the Astoreca Palace, the Municipal Theater, the Iquique Naval Museum, the Spanish Casino and the Corbeta Esmeralda Museum.
About Calama
Calama is located in the Antofagasta Region, it has an extreme desert climate, with low temperatures at night but high during the day.
It is an important mining city, about 15 km from the center of Calama you can find the largest open pit mine in the world, called Chuquicamata, which is dedicated to the exploitation of gold, copper and molybdenum. 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 Iquique to Calama
Bus ticket prices according to type of seat
Cheaper alon-cama CLP$ 22.000
Cheaper remium CLP$ 25.000
General Information
No. of Companies: 2
Maximum Price (CLP): $ 25.000
First Departure of the Day: 09:30 HRS
Distancia: 388 Kms
No. of Services: 5
Minimum Price (CLP): $ 22.000
Last Departure of the Day: 21:30 HRS
Duration: 4 HRS
Main bus operators from Iquique to Calama
Based on 4742 reviews Based on 13840 reviewsFrequently Asked Questions
How many bus companies offer services from Iquique to Calama?
In Chile there are 2 bus companies offering regular services from Iquique to Calama.
Which bus companies offer services from Iquique to Calama?
Buses Tarapacá, Kenny Bus
How do I buy the cheapest bus ticket from Iquique 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 Iquique to Calama cost?
The cheapest bus ticket from Iquique to Calama costs CLP$ 22.000, and is available on August 22, 2026 at kupos.cl.
Which bus company offers the cheapest bus ticket from Iquique to Calama?
Buses Tarapacá offers the cheapest bus ticket from Iquique to Calama, in a Salon cama seat for CLP $ 22.000, to travel on August 22, 2026 at kupos.cl.
What is the distance between Iquique and Calama, and how long does the bus trip take?
The distance between Iquique and Calama is 388 Kms, and the bus trip can take a minimum of 4 hours.
What are the earliest and latest departures available to travel by bus from Iquique to Calama?
The earliest departure to travel by bus from Iquique to Calama is at 09:30 and is offered by Buses Tarapacá
The latest departure to travel by bus from Iquique to Calama is at 21:30 and is offered by Kenny Bus .
Which companies are most recommended for travelling by bus from Iquique to Calama?
According to reviews and ratings from kupos.cl users, the three best companies for travelling by bus from Iquique to Calama are: Rating Buses Tarapacá, (4.3* based on 4742 ratings), Rating Kenny Bus , (3.4* based on 13840 ratings),
What is the price of a bus ticket from Iquique to Calama for each seat type?
On buses from Iquique to Calama a Salon cama seat costs around CLP$22.000, a Premium seat costs around CLP$25.000,
What amenities do the buses operating from Iquique to Calama have?
Generally, buses travelling from Iquique to Calama have the following features and amenities: phone charger, WiFi, air conditioning, television, coffee, among others.
Comments from other users