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Compare all timetables for the bus from Calama to Arica, AP

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Calama to Arica, AP from various bus operators like Kennybus, Buses Tarapacá or Pullman San Andres for the next days.

today
$23
tomorrow
$21
Thursday
$23
Friday
$23
Saturday
$21
Sunday
$24
Monday
$21

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Pullman Bus 10h 35m 10:00 PM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 8:35 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Pullman San Andres 8h 5m 8:55 AM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 5:00 PM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $25
Pullman San Andres 7h 15m 9:45 PM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 5:00 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $25
Buses Tarapacá 7h 45m 9:00 AM Calama Terminal Turbus 4:45 PM Arica, AP Bus Station  Business $25
Buses Tarapacá 7h 45m 10:00 AM Calama Bus Station 5:45 PM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  First Class $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Buses Biaggini 10h 30m 9:00 PM Calama Hernan Cortes esquina Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Bus Stop 7:30 AM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  Premium Economy $21
Pullman Bus 10h 35m 10:00 PM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 8:35 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Pullman San Andres 8h 0m 9:30 AM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 5:30 PM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $24
Kennybus 7h 30m 11:00 AM Calama Bus Station 6:30 PM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $25
Buses Tarapacá 7h 45m 9:00 PM Calama Bus Station 4:45 AM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  First Class $25

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kennybus 8h 0m 10:30 PM Calama Bus Station 6:30 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $23
Pullman Bus 10h 35m 10:00 PM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 8:35 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Cormar Bus 7h 55m 10:15 PM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 6:10 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $24
Buses Tarapacá 7h 45m 10:00 PM Calama Terminal Turbus 5:45 AM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  First Class $25
Pullman San Andres 8h 5m 5:00 PM Calama SRT Cielo Calama Bus Station 1:05 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $35

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Pullman Bus 10h 35m 10:00 PM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 8:35 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Buses Tarapacá 7h 45m 9:30 AM Calama Bus Station 5:15 PM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  First Class $29
Buses Tarapacá 7h 45m 9:00 PM Calama Terminal Turbus 4:45 AM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  First Class $29
Kennybus 7h 30m 9:00 PM Calama Bus Station 4:30 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $29
Kennybus 9h 20m 11:00 AM Calama Bus Station 8:20 PM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $29

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Buses Biaggini 10h 30m 9:00 PM Calama Hernan Cortes esquina Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Bus Stop 7:30 AM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  Premium Economy $21
Pullman Bus 10h 35m 10:00 PM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 8:35 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Kennybus 8h 5m 11:00 AM Calama Bus Station 7:05 PM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $25
Kennybus 7h 30m 9:00 PM Calama Bus Station 4:30 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $25
Buses Tarapacá 7h 45m 10:30 PM Calama Bus Station 6:15 AM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  First Class $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Calama to Arica, AP via Antofagasta, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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      10h 15m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Calama
      Hernan Cortes esquina Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Bus Stop
      9:00 PM
      Antofagasta
      Camus Bus Station
      0
      kupos.cl
      First Class
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • kupos.cl
      9h 0m
      0
      9:15 PM
      Antofagasta
      Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Nicolas Tirado Bus Stop
      6:15 AM
      Arica, AP
      Bus Station
      0
      kupos.cl
      Premium Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Cormar Bus 7h 55m 10:15 PM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 6:10 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $24
Kennybus 8h 0m 10:00 AM Calama Bus Station 6:00 PM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $25
Kennybus 7h 30m 9:00 PM Calama Bus Station 4:30 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $25
Buses Tarapacá 7h 45m 8:30 PM Calama Bus Station 4:15 AM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  First Class $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Calama to Arica, AP via Antofagasta, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • kupos.cl
      10h 15m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Calama
      Hernan Cortes esquina Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Bus Stop
      9:00 PM
      Antofagasta
      Camus Bus Station
      0
      kupos.cl
      First Class
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • kupos.cl
      9h 0m
      0
      9:15 PM
      Antofagasta
      Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Nicolas Tirado Bus Stop
      6:15 AM
      Arica, AP
      Bus Station
      0
      kupos.cl
      Premium Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Buses Biaggini 10h 30m 9:00 PM Calama Hernan Cortes esquina Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Bus Stop 7:30 AM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  Premium Economy $21
Kennybus 7h 45m 10:00 PM Calama Bus Station 5:45 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $23
Pullman Bus 10h 35m 10:00 PM Calama Balmaceda Bus Station 8:35 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Buses Tarapacá 7h 45m 9:00 AM Calama Bus Station 4:45 PM Arica, AP Dr. Juan Noe / Manuel Blanco Encalada Bus Stop  First Class $24
Pullman San Andres 7h 15m 9:45 PM Calama SRT Cielo Calama Bus Station 5:00 AM Arica, AP Bus Station  First Class $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Calama to Arica, AP via Antofagasta, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • kupos.cl
      10h 15m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Calama
      Hernan Cortes esquina Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Bus Stop
      9:00 PM
      Antofagasta
      Camus Bus Station
      0
      kupos.cl
      First Class
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • kupos.cl
      9h 0m
      0
      9:15 PM
      Antofagasta
      Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Nicolas Tirado Bus Stop
      6:15 AM
      Arica, AP
      Bus Station
      0
      kupos.cl
      Premium Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save $4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Calama to Arica, AP is $12 on 2/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Calama and Arica, AP

See here how frequent the connections between Calama and Arica, AP are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Calama to Arica, AP. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Calama and Arica, AP.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 72 buses from Calama to Arica, AP, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Calama and Arica, AP, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Calama to Arica, AP

Compare all providers like Kennybus, Buses Tarapacá and Pullman San Andres that travel 15 times every day by bus from Calama to Arica, AP in one click! Book your bus ticket from Calama to Arica, AP starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:55 AM
Latest Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 289.0 miles
Bus Companies Kennybus, Buses Tarapacá, Pullman San Andres, Buses Biaggini, Pullman Bus, Cormar Bus and Pluss Chile

Cheapest bus connections from Calama to Arica, AP

Every day, 15 buses from 7 bus companies leave Calama for Arica, AP: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
Tuesday 01/27
$25
Wednesday 01/28
$23
Thursday 01/29
$25
Friday 01/30
$21
Saturday 01/31
$20
Sunday 02/01
$19
Monday 02/02
$21
Tuesday 02/03
$20
Wednesday 02/04
$21
Thursday 02/05
$19
Friday 02/06
$19
Saturday 02/07
$17
Sunday 02/08
$19
Monday 02/09
$12
Tuesday 02/10
$19
Wednesday 02/11
$19
Thursday 02/12
$19
Friday 02/13
$21
Saturday 02/14
$19
Sunday 02/15
$19
Monday 02/16
$19
Tuesday 02/17
$19
Wednesday 02/18
$19
Thursday 02/19
$19
Friday 02/20
$19
Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Calama to Arica, AP

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Calama to Arica, AP, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Calama to Arica, AP. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Calama to Arica, AP, with $21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Calama to Arica, AP

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Calama to Arica, AP in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Calama to Arica, AP, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Calama to Arica, AP are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Calama to Arica, AP

These are the most booked bus companies between Calama to Arica, AP from our users.

Pullman San Andres from Calama to Arica, AP

Pullman San Andres

Here you will find the key facts about the Pullman San Andres bus route Calama to Arica, AP:

Cheapest Price $24
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:55 AM
Last Bus 9:45 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 1/27/2026

Buses Tarapacá from Calama to Arica, AP

Buses Tarapacá

Here you will find the key facts about the Buses Tarapacá bus route Calama to Arica, AP:

Cheapest Price $24
Fastest Bus 7h 45m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Last Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 1/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Calama and Arica, AP

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Calama and Arica, AP.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Calama to Arica, AP? Compare all modes of transports from Calama to Arica, AP.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Calama to Arica, AP

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Calama to Arica, AP? Or which bus companies serve the route Calama to Arica, AP? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Calama to Arica, AP bus

How much does a Calama Arica, AP bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 10h 30m to reach Arica, AP. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Calama to Arica, AP?

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $37. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Arica, AP.

On average, how many connections are available from Calama to Arica, AP each day?

Every day, the Calama to Arica, AP bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Calama to Arica, AP take?

The fastest bus from Calama to Arica, AP is offered by Pullman San Andres and takes 7h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Calama to Arica, AP?

The earliest bus arriving in Arica, AP from Calama starts at 8:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Calama to Arica, AP?

The latest bus trip departing from Calama for Arica, AP starts at 10:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Calama Arica, AP route?

When traveling by bus from Calama to Arica, AP, passengers can travel with Kennybus, Buses Tarapacá and Pullman San Andres. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Arica, AP?

You can check all the direct connections between Calama and Arica, AP by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Kennybus, Buses Tarapacá and Pullman San Andres.

What can I take with me on the Calama to Arica, AP bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Calama Arica, AP bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Calama Arica, AP bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Calama to Arica, AP on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Calama to Arica, AP?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 15 daily trips between Calama and Arica, AP. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Calama to Arica, AP

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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