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How to travel by bus from Santiago to Calama?

From Santiago you can reach Calama by land through Route 5, these cities are separated by a road of 1537 kilometers. You can get bus tickets to Calama from Santiago with companies such as Expreso Norte, Pullman Bus, Ciktur, Turbus and Plusschile that have departures from the Terminal San Borja.

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About Santiago

Santiago de Chile, is one of the six provinces of the Metropolitan Region and center of development of the main economic activities of the country, with 32 communes and modern highways, it is the seventh most populated city in Latin America, being the most populated urban nucleus in the country. It is located on the banks of the Mapocho River and also from many of its buildings you will be able to see the Andes Mountains that provide a great view from the city. It has an excellent temperate climate and a long dry season during the year. Its historic center is characterized by its abundant colonial buildings, many of them the headquarters of various museums or government entities.

About Calama

Calama is located in the El Loa Province in the Antofagasta Region, it is a mining city by excellence that has an extreme desert climate, with low temperatures at night but high during the day, in this city is Chuquicamata, the largest  open pit copper mine in the world. From here you can access several tourist spots 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 Santiago to Calama

Bus ticket prices according to type of seat
seat Cheaper alon-cama
CLP$ 58.500
seat Cheaper emi-cama
CLP$ 46.100
seat Cheaper alon-cama-individual
CLP$ 59.500
Average ticket price (CLP): $ 56.084
General Information
bus No. of Companies: 4
bus Maximum Price (CLP): $ 67.900
bus First Departure of the Day: 08:30 HRS
bus Distancia: 1567 Kms
bus No. of Services: 13
bus Minimum Price (CLP): $ 46.100
bus Last Departure of the Day: 22:30 HRS
bus Duration: 22 HRS

Main bus operators from Santiago to Calama

Cormar Bus
4.3 icon_star Based on 3146 reviews
Turbus
4.1 icon_star Based on 3456 reviews
Cikbus
3.2 icon_star Based on 7926 reviews
Pullman Bus
3.5 icon_star Based on 18763 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

1

How many bus companies offer services from Santiago to Calama?

In Chile there are 4 bus companies offering regular services from Santiago to Calama.

2

Which bus companies offer services from Santiago to Calama?

Cormar Bus, Turbus, Cikbus, Pullman Bus

3

How do I buy the cheapest bus ticket from Santiago 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 Santiago to Calama cost?

The cheapest bus ticket from Santiago to Calama costs CLP$ 46.100, and is available on August 19, 2026 at kupos.cl.

5

Which bus company offers the cheapest bus ticket from Santiago to Calama?

Pullman Bus offers the cheapest bus ticket from Santiago to Calama, in a Salon cama seat for CLP $ 49.440, to travel on August 19, 2026 at kupos.cl.

6

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

The distance between Santiago and Calama is 1567 Kms, and the bus trip can take a minimum of 22 hours.

7

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

The earliest departure to travel by bus from Santiago to Calama is at 08:30 and is offered by Cormar Bus
The latest departure to travel by bus from Santiago to Calama is at 22:30 and is offered by Pullman Bus.

8

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

According to reviews and ratings from kupos.cl users, the three best companies for travelling by bus from Santiago to Calama are: Rating Cormar Bus, (4.3* based on 3146 ratings), Rating Turbus, (4.1* based on 3456 ratings), Rating Cikbus, (3.2* based on 7926 ratings), Rating Pullman Bus, (3.5* based on 18763 ratings),

9

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

On buses from Santiago to Calama a Salon cama seat costs around CLP$58.500, a Semi cama seat costs around CLP$46.100, a Salon cama individual seat costs around CLP$59.500, a Salon cama low cost seat costs around CLP$46.800, a Salon cama ind seat costs around CLP$51.500,

10

What amenities do the buses operating from Santiago to Calama have?

Generally, buses travelling from Santiago 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
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