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How to travel by bus from La Serena to Calama?

The city of Calama is located 1064 kilometers away from La Serena, a travel that can be done through the Route 5 that connects the country from north to south.

If you wish to travel by bus, you can do so through the services provided by companies such as Turbus, Cikbus Elite, Ciktur and Cormar Bus. The bus fleets depart from the La Serena Bus Terminal and arrive at the Calama Bus Terminal.

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About La Serena

La Serena is a city located in the north of Chile, it is part of the Elqui Province in the Coquimbo Region.

It is highly visited and considered one of the main tourist centers in the country. One of the elements that make the difference in the area is the neocolonial style architecture, with its balconies, squares and stone facades.

Some of the places that you can visit during your visit are the Archaeological Museum of La Serena, La Casa de las Palmeras, the Regional Library and the Monumental Lighthouse.

About Calama

Calama is located in the Province of El Loa in the Antofagasta Region, 1,537 kilometers from Santiago.

Thanks to its great potential, mining became the main economic activity of this commune, being here one of the largest open pit mines in the world. It is considered the capital of copper mining, since here are the largest deposits of this mineral in all of Chile.

It is a city known for its folkloric and cultural events, some of the best known are the Calamatón, the Month of Calama and the Fiestas Patronales. From here you can access several tourist spots such as Cerro La Cruz, the Tatio Geysers, Topater and Alto Loa.

Buses from La Serena to Calama

Bus ticket prices according to type of seat
seat Cheaper alon-cama
CLP$ 45.900
seat Cheaper remium
CLP$ 60.000
seat Cheaper alon-cama-ind
CLP$ 41.200
Average ticket price (CLP): $ 47.078
General Information
bus No Empresas: 5
bus Precio Maximo (CLP): $ 60.000
bus Primera Salidas al dia: 01:35 hrs
bus Distancia: 1100 Kms
bus No Servicios: 29
bus Precio Minimo (CLP): $ 38.300
bus Ultima Salida del dia: 23:00 hrs
bus Duration: 15 HRS
Next Dates

tue, 18 Aug 2026

wed, 19 Aug 2026

thu, 20 Aug 2026

fri, 21 Aug 2026

Main bus operators from La Serena to Calama

Cormar Bus
4.3 icon_star Based on 3146 reviews
Pullman Bus
3.5 icon_star Based on 18763 reviews
Cikbus
3.2 icon_star Based on 7908 reviews
Pullman San Andrés
3.9 icon_star Based on 5249 reviews
Turbus
4.1 icon_star Based on 3456 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

1

How many bus companies offer services from La Serena to Calama?

In Chile there are 5 bus companies offering regular services from La Serena to Calama.

2

Which bus companies offer services from La Serena to Calama?

Cormar Bus, Pullman Bus, Cikbus, Pullman San Andrés, Turbus

3

How do I buy the cheapest bus ticket from La Serena 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.

4

How much does the cheapest bus ticket from La Serena to Calama cost?

The cheapest bus ticket from La Serena to Calama costs CLP$ 38.300, and is available on August 17, 2026 at kupos.cl.

5

Which bus company offers the cheapest bus ticket from La Serena to Calama?

Pullman Bus offers the cheapest bus ticket from La Serena to Calama, in a Salon cama seat for CLP $ 39.140, to travel on August 17, 2026 at kupos.cl.

6

What is the distance between La Serena and Calama, and how long does the bus trip take?

The distance between La Serena and Calama is 1100 Kms, and the bus trip can take a minimum of 15 hours.

7

What are the earliest and latest departures available to travel by bus from La Serena to Calama?

The earliest departure to travel by bus from La Serena to Calama is at 01:35 and is offered by Cormar Bus
The latest departure to travel by bus from La Serena to Calama is at 23:00 and is offered by Turbus.

8

Which companies are most recommended for travelling by bus from La Serena to Calama?

According to reviews and ratings from kupos.cl users, the three best companies for travelling by bus from La Serena to Calama are: Rating Cormar Bus, (4.3* based on 3146 ratings), Rating Pullman Bus, (3.5* based on 18763 ratings), Rating Cikbus, (3.2* based on 7908 ratings), Rating Pullman San Andrés, (3.9* based on 5249 ratings), Rating Turbus, (4.1* based on 3456 ratings),

9

What is the price of a bus ticket from La Serena to Calama for each seat type?

On buses from La Serena to Calama a Salon cama seat costs around CLP$45.900, a Premium seat costs around CLP$60.000, a Salon cama ind seat costs around CLP$41.200, a seat costs around CLP$49.500, a Salon cama p seat costs around CLP$47.500, a Semi cama seat costs around CLP$38.300,

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What amenities do the buses operating from La Serena to Calama have?

Generally, buses travelling from La Serena to Calama 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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