What's the distance between Antofagasta and Copiapo by coach?

The journey from Antofagasta to Copiapo by coach covers an approximate distance of 258 miles (416 km).

How can I travel from Antofagasta to Copiapo avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Antofagasta to Copiapo from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Antofagasta to Copiapo on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	18:05	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	18:05	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	Fastest
Bus	15:15	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	22:20	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	14:30	Terminal Carlos Oviedo Cavada	7h 40m	22:10	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags
Bus	22:00	Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada)	7h 20m	05:20	Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

Next departures from Antofagasta to Copiapo on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	18:05	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	18:05	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	Fastest
Bus	02:15	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	09:20	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Terminal Carlos Oviedo Cavada	7h 40m	09:10	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags
Bus	01:35	Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada)	7h 20m	08:55	Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

Next departures from Antofagasta to Copiapo on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:35	Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada)	7h 20m	08:55	Terrapuerto Atacama	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:30	Terminal Carlos Oviedo Cavada	7h 40m	09:10	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags
Bus	03:35	Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada)	7h 20m	10:55	Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags
Bus	14:30	Terminal Carlos Oviedo Cavada	7h 40m	22:10	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags
Bus	22:00	Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada)	7h 20m	05:20	Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

Next departures from Antofagasta to Copiapo on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:10	Terminal Antofagasta	7h	10:10	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Terminal Antofagasta	4h 15m	04:45	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	01:10	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 10m	08:20	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	02:10	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 5m	09:15	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	00:55	Terminal Antofagasta	7h 40m	08:35	Terminal Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

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Get from Antofagasta to Copiapo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

7h 5mAverage duration

260 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Antofagasta and Copiapo?

Stops in Antofagasta

A
Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda, 253
Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda 253, Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
B
Terminal Antofagasta
TERMINAL ANTOFAGASTA, Av. Pedro Aguirre Cerda N° 5750, Antofagasta, Chile
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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

Stops in Copiapo

A
Terminal Flota Barrios de Copiapó
Chañarcillo 630, Copiapó, III Región, Chile
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B
Terminal de Buses de Copiapó
Chacabuco 170, Copiapó, III Región, Chile
C
Parada de Autobuses de Copiapó - Ramadilla
Ramadilla 992, Copiapó, III Región, Chile
D
Parada de Autobuses de Copiapo - Llanta
Potrerillos 2484-2514, Copiapó, III Región, Chile
E
Terminal Nueva Andimar Vip de Copiapó
Colipi 127, Copiapó, III Región, Chile

Compare bus companies

Pluss Chile

4/582 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi1.6

Based on 82 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Pluss Chile ticket prices on this trip start at £22

Pluss Chile Antofagasta Copiapo recent customer reviews

This bus was an hour late and we stopped so many times we got to Copiapo 2 hours late

Tracey S.

14 November 2025

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

Clikbus

4.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Antofagasta to Copiapo

What's the distance between Antofagasta and Copiapo by coach?
The journey from Antofagasta to Copiapo by coach covers an approximate distance of 258 miles (416 km).
How can I travel from Antofagasta to Copiapo avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£22

26/11

£14

Today

£21

28/11

£21

29/11

£22

30/11

£22

01/12

£22

02/12

£22

The cheapest trip from Antofagasta to Copiapo was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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

You can expect to pay from £14 to £30 for a bus ticket from Antofagasta to Copiapo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Pullman San Andres 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.