What is the distance between Calama and Iquique?

The distance covered from Calama to Iquique is 281 km (174 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Av. Balmaceda, in Calama, and end it at Patricio Lynch 60, in Iquique.

Bus Calama to Iquique from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Calama to Iquique on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 25m	2:25pm	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 20m	6:50pm	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	Fastest
	Bus	10:00pm	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 20m	3:20am	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Calama	9h	8:00pm	Terminal Rodoviario De Iquique, Calle Patricio Lynch #50	No tags
Cikbus Elité + Pluss Chile	Bus	4:20pm	Terminal de buses Calama	9h 25m	2:45am	Terminal Rodoviario De Iquique, Calle Patricio Lynch #50	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Iquique on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 20m	3:20am	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 20m	6:50pm	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 25m	2:25pm	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Calama	9h	8:00pm	Terminal Rodoviario De Iquique, Calle Patricio Lynch #50	No tags
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés	Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	10h 25m	5:30am	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Iquique on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 25m	2:25pm	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 20m	8:20pm	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	Fastest
	Bus	3:00pm	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 20m	8:20pm	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	No tags
Cikbus Elité + Pluss Chile	Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	13h 5m	8:10am	Terminal Rodoviario De Iquique, Calle Patricio Lynch #50	No tags
	Bus	5:00pm	Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda	4h 20m	10:20pm	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Iquique on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés	Bus	2:00pm	Calama	14h 30m	5:30am	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	Cheapest
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés	Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	10h 25m	5:30am	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	Fastest
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés	Bus	10:00am	Calama	12h 5m	11:05pm	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	No tags
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés	Bus	5:45pm	Calama	10h 45m	5:30am	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	No tags
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés	Bus	2:20pm	Terminal de buses Calama	14h 10m	5:30am	Terminal Rodoviario Iquique	No tags

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Get from Calama to Iquique

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

281 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Calama and Iquique?

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 Iquique

A
Patricio Lynch 60
Patricio Lynch 60, Iquique, Región de Tarapacá, Chile
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B
Guatacondo 3430
Guatacondo 3430, Iquique, Región de Tarapacá, Chile
C
Eleuterio Ramirez 594
Eleuterio Ramirez 594, Iquique, Región de Tarapacá, Chile
D
Av. Salvador Allende Gossens 2360
Av. Salvador Allende Gossens 2360, Iquique, Región de Tarapacá, Chile
E
Camarones
Arturo Pérez Canto 2227-2299, Iquique, Región de Tarapacá, Chile
F
Huara
Huara 2963, Iquique, Región de Tarapacá, Chile

Compare bus companies

Pullman San Andres

3.5/513 reviews

Timeliness0

Cikbus Elité

3.5/5125 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Buses Andimar

4/554 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.2

Pluss Chile

4/582 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.6

Clikbus

4.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Calama to Iquique by bus

What is the distance between Calama and Iquique?
The distance covered from Calama to Iquique is 281 km (174 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Calama to Iquique?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Av. Balmaceda, in Calama, and end it at Patricio Lynch 60, in Iquique.

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

$23

11-22

No data

Today

$23

11-24

$24

11-25

$23

11-26

$23

11-27

$24

11-28

$23

The cheapest trip from Calama to Iquique was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $29 for a bus ticket from Calama to Iquique based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-26.