Calama to Arica

Calama to Arica

Calama
Arica
Thu, Sep 17
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Calama to Arica Destination Reviews

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I already bought bus tickets with 12GO, and as usual there was no bad surprise. It was perfect
Calama to Arica, Bus Sleeper, Buses Tarapaca, Jul 30, 2026
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Calama to Arica Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Pullman Bus
Sleeper
00:30
08:30
$25.05
Bus
Buses Roma
Sleeper
01:00
09:15
$16.99
Bus
Pullman Bus
Sleeper
02:10
10:00
$25.05
Bus
Cormar Bus
Sleeper
05:20
19:10
$111.58
Bus
Pullman Bus
Express
06:00
13:00
$25.05
Flight
Sky Airline
Economy
06:59
06:28
$248.78
Flight
Sky Airline
Economy
07:15
06:53
$376.18
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
07:31
21:11
$605.78
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
07:48
16:55
$244.84
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
08:05
07:12
$211.55
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
08:23
10:00
$191.86
Flight
JetSmart
Economy
08:39
12:25
$257.04
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
08:57
23:19
$133.31
Flight
JetSMART Airlines
Economy
09:16
16:50
$129.96
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
09:32
23:14
$221.24
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
09:53
08:48
$279.68
Flight
JetSMART Airlines
Economy
10:13
22:16
$230.91
Bus
Pullman Bus
Sleeper
10:30
19:15
$19.68
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
10:46
10:00
$191.86
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
11:05
07:13
$394.23

How to get from Calama to Arica

Travelling between Calama and Arica is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 206.64 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.38.

How long does it take to get from Calama to Arica?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 23 hours to travel between Calama and Arica depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Calama and Arica. Bus will bring you to your destination in 7h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 8m to reach Arica.

How much does it cost to get from Calama to Arica?

Travelling between Calama and Arica can be as cheap as USD 13.38 if you opt for a Frontera del Norte bus and as expensive as USD 206.64 if you buy a LATAM Airlines Group flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Calama and Arica ?

  • 31 from Calama to Arica starting from 00:30 Tocopilla until 23:00 Tocopilla
  • 4 by flight from Calama to Arica starting from 00:08 Calama Airport until 00:08 Calama Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Calama to Arica.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Calama to Arica overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Calama and Arica

Buses Tarapaca, ChileBus, Frontera del Norte, Kenny Bus, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andress

What is the most popular transport to get from Calama to Arica?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Calama to Arica

Facts about the transport from Calama to Arica

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport7h
Earliest Departure12:08 ص
Latest Departure11:00 م
Departures per day35
Distance350 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBuses Tarapaca, ChileBus, Frontera del Norte, Kenny Bus, LATAM Airlines Group, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andress