What is the distance between Calama and Antofagasta?

Calama and Antofagasta are 200 km (124 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Calama to Antofagasta?

Buses departing from Av. Balmaceda in Calama will take you to Terminal Antofagasta in Antofagasta.

Bus Calama to Antofagasta from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Calama to Antofagasta on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	2h 20m	9:50pm	Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:20pm	Av. Balmaceda	2h 30m	7:50pm	Terminal Antofagasta	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	2h 20m	11:20pm	Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Av. Balmaceda	2h 30m	5:45pm	Terminal Antofagasta	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Av. Balmaceda	2h 30m	1:15am	Terminal Antofagasta	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Antofagasta on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	2h 30m	3:00pm	Terminal Antofagasta	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Terminal de buses Calama	1h 45m	12:15am	Terminal Antofagasta	Fastest
Bus	8:50pm	Terminal de buses Calama	2h	11:50pm	Terminal Antofagasta	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	2h 30m	10:00pm	Terminal Antofagasta	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Terminal Granaderos	2h 40m	12:10pm	Terminal Antofagasta	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Antofagasta on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	2h 30m	3:00pm	Terminal Antofagasta	Cheapest
Bus	10:20am	Terminal de buses Calama	2h	1:20pm	Terminal Antofagasta	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Calama	2h 20m	1:20pm	Terminal Antofagasta	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	2h 30m	9:00pm	Terminal Antofagasta	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Terminal Granaderos	2h 40m	12:10pm	Terminal Antofagasta	No tags

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Get from Calama to Antofagasta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

198 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Calama and Antofagasta?

Stops in Calama

A
Av. Balmaceda
Av. Balmaceda 1940, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
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B
Calama
Antofagasta 2046, Calama, El Loa 1390714, Antofagasta, Chile
C
Parada de Autobuses de Calama - Ascotan
Ascotán 1891, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
D
Parada de Autobuses de Calama - Cebollar
Cebollar 1864, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
E
Terminal: Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda
Terminal: Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda, Calle O'Higgins O 681, Villa - Caspana, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
F
Terminal Pullman Bus de Calama
Av. Balmaceda 1802, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile

Stops in Antofagasta

A
Terminal Antofagasta
TERMINAL ANTOFAGASTA, Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda N° 5750, Antofagasta, Chile
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B
Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda, 253
Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda 253, Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
C
Terminal Flota Barrios
Capitán Carlos Condell 2764, Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
D
Terminal Pullman Bus
Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda 8729, Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
E
Terminal Buses Camus
Av. Radomiro Tomic 7421 , Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
F
Terminal Tur Bus
Almirante Juan José Latorre 2751, Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta, Chile

Compare bus companies

Pluss Chile

4/582 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.6

Cikbus Elité

3.5/5125 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Based on 125 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Cikbus Elité ticket prices on this trip start at $14

Cikbus Elité / Ciktur Calama Antofagasta recent customer reviews

The bus was extremely comfortable, lots of leg room, very clean, just an all round great trip. Highly recommend using this bus line.

Sherree M.

November 30, 2023

Pullman San Andres

3.5/513 reviews

Timeliness0

Buses Andimar

4/554 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.2

Clikbus

4.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Calama to Antofagasta by bus

What is the distance between Calama and Antofagasta?
Calama and Antofagasta are 200 km (124 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Calama to Antofagasta?
Buses departing from Av. Balmaceda in Calama will take you to Terminal Antofagasta in Antofagasta.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$12

11-22

$12

Today

$12

11-24

$12

11-25

$10

11-26

$10

11-27

$10

11-28

$8

The cheapest trip from Calama to Antofagasta was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $29 for a bus ticket from Calama to Antofagasta based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-28.