Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Av. Diego Portales | Tur Bus Terminal of Calama | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de Arica | Av. Balmaceda | No tags | ||||
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés | Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de Arica | Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda | No tags | ||||
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés | Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de Arica | Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda | No tags | ||||
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés | Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de Arica | Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda | No tags |
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Get from Arica Province to Calama
The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Arica Province and Calama?
Stops in Arica Province
- ACarlos Camaccio 1951-1983, Arica, Región de Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Stops in Calama
- AAv. Balmaceda 1940, Calama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Arica Province to Calama by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Arica Province to Calama?
The cheapest bus tickets from Arica Province to Calama start from $18. The average price for this route is around $26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Arica Province to Calama?
The average bus trip duration from Arica Province to Calama is 10h, covering a distance of 289 miles (465 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Pullman San Andres.
Which bus companies service the Arica Province to Calama route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Pullman San Andres, Pluss Chile, Cikbus Elité, Clikbus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Arica Province to Calama?
The earliest bus departs from Arica Province to Calama at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Arica Province to Calama?
A bus trip from Arica Province to Calama generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Arica Province to Calama?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Clikbus, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Arica Province to Calama?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Pluss Chile has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Arica Province to Calama?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Clikbus, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Arica Province to Calama?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pluss Chile, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Arica Province to Calama was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Arica Province to Calama, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $17 to $35 for a bus ticket from Arica Province to Calama based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-12-03.
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.
