Bus Tickets from Santiago, CL to Calama

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Next departures for Santiago to Calama on October 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Andimar
Terminal San Borja
Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)Cheapest
Cikbus Elité
Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja
CalamaFastest
Pluss Chile
San Borja
Av. BalmacedaNo tags
Cikbus Elité
Terminal de Buses San Borja - San Francisco de Borja
CalamaNo tags
Andimar
Terminal San Borja
Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)No tags

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Bus Santiago, CL to Calama: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$53
Average Bus Trip Duration23h 5m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure6:15am
Distance2939 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Santiago to Calama Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santiago, CL - Calama

  1. What is the travel distance from Santiago to Calama?

    The distance covered from Santiago to Calama is 1232 km (764 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santiago to Calama?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at San Borja, in Santiago, and end it at Av. Balmaceda, in Calama.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-10
US$39
10-11
US$39
Today
US$38
10-13
US$38
10-14
US$35
10-15
US$35
10-16
US$35
10-17
US$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santiago, CL to Calama was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santiago, CL to Calama, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$35 to US$67 for a bus ticket from Santiago, CL to Calama based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$35 which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually Pluss Chile will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santiago to Calama.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santiago to Calama, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santiago to Calama will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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