What is the travel distance from Coquimbo to Calama?

The distance between the two cities is 539 miles (869 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Coquimbo to Calama?

The majority of buses traveling from Coquimbo to Calama start their journey at Terminal de Bus de Coquimbo and wind up at Av. Balmaceda. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Coquimbo to Calama from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Coquimbo to Calama on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Terminal de Bus de Coquimbo	16h 5m	10:35am	Av. Balmaceda	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Terminal de Bus de Coquimbo	15h 30m	10:30am	Av. Balmaceda	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Terminal de Bus de Coquimbo	15h 30m	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Terminal de Bus de Coquimbo	16h 5m	1:05pm	Av. Balmaceda	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Terminal de Bus de Coquimbo	15h 30m	1:45pm	Av. Balmaceda	No tags

Get from Coquimbo to Calama

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 20mAverage Duration

539 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

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Where are the popular stops in Coquimbo and Calama?

Stops in Coquimbo

A - Terminal de Bus de Coquimbo

Stops in Calama

A - Av. Balmaceda

B - Calama

C - Parada de Autobuses de Calama - Ascotan

D - Parada de Autobuses de Calama - Cebollar

E - Terminal: Sub Agencia Avda. Balmaceda

F - Terminal Pullman Bus de Calama

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Coquimbo to Calama by bus

What is the travel distance from Coquimbo to Calama?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Coquimbo to Calama?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$38

11/18

$38

Today

$38

11/20

$38

11/21

$38

11/22

$39

11/23

$38

11/24

$38

The cheapest trip from Coquimbo to Calama was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $39 for a bus ticket from Coquimbo to Calama based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-21.