San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

San Pedro de Atacama
Calama
Sat, Mar 14
+ Add return
0 Passengers
Finding the best routes for you — almost ready!
Sort by
Recommended
Filters
Departure time
Price
Arrival time
 
 
 
 
 

San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
CL Mundo
Minivan
00:00
01:45
$40.60
Van
CL Mundo
Minivan
01:00
02:45
$40.60
Van
CL Mundo
Minivan
02:00
03:45
$40.60
Van
CL Mundo
Minivan
03:00
04:45
$40.60
Van
CL Mundo
Minivan
04:00
05:45
$40.60
Van
CL Mundo
Minivan
05:00
06:45
$40.60
Van
CL Mundo
Minivan
06:00
07:45
$40.60
Van
CL Mundo
Minivan
07:00
08:45
$40.60
Bus
Buses Atacama 2000
Semi Sleeper
07:30
09:00
$5.62
  5.0
Bus
Buses Atacama 2000
Semi Sleeper
07:50
09:20
$5.62
  5.0
Bus
Buses Atacama 2000
Semi Sleeper
08:15
09:45
$5.62
Bus
Pullman Amanecer
Express
08:45
10:15
$5.62
  5.0
Bus
Buses Atacama 2000
Semi Sleeper
09:10
10:40
$5.62
  5.0
Bus
Buses Frontera del Norte TS
Express
09:30
11:10
$5.62
  5.0
Bus
Buses Frontera del Norte TS
Sleeper
09:55
11:35
$5.62
Bus
Buses Atacama 2000
Semi Sleeper
10:20
11:50
$5.62
Bus
Buses Frontera del Norte TS
Sleeper
10:40
12:20
$5.62
Bus
Buses Atacama 2000
Semi Sleeper
11:00
12:30
$5.62
  5.0
Bus
Buses Frontera del Norte TS
Semi Sleeper
11:30
13:10
$5.62
Bus
Buses Atacama 2000
Semi Sleeper
11:50
13:20
$5.62

How to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

When you want to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 5.90. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 4.13.

How far is San Pedro de Atacama from Calama?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama. Your trip will be a total of 40 miles (63 km). The flying distance is 40 miles (63 km).

How long does it take to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama?

The travel time from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 2 hours.

How much does it cost to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama?

The cost of the trip from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Buses Atacama 2000: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 4.13 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 5.90.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama:

  • Bus tickets - USD 4.13 to USD 5.90;
  • Van price : USD 30.53 - USD 49.59;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 175.58 to USD 175.58.

How many trips per day are there between San Pedro de Atacama and Calama?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:45. There are 9 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 175.58.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 98% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

Facts about the transport from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day9
Distance63 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBuses Atacama 2000, CL Mundo, Polittan