Transport Calama <-> San Pedro de Atacama, Chile [closed]

What is the best (highest cost x benefit, lowest travel time) way to get from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama?

I know there are some bus companies and another companies that offer private shuttle.

Does anyone has a pricing table? Can someone tell me the advantages and disadvantages of the two alternatives?

Best Answer

There are several bus companies that do the Calama to San Pedro run. They're cheap, the distance is short. Unless you're pressed for time, there's no reason not to take them.

Rome2Rio lists two companies, though I seem to remember there were three or four. Prices were similar.

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How do you get from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calama Airport and arriving at San Pedro de Atacama. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How do I get from San Pedro to Calama airport?

The fastest way to get from Calama Airport (CJC) to San Pedro de Atacama is to taxi. Taking this option will cost $85 - $110 and takes 1h 14m. Is there a direct bus between Calama Airport (CJC) and San Pedro de Atacama?

Where do you fly into for the Atacama Desert?

To get to the Atacama Desert, most travelers fly into Santiago and then take the two-hour flight from Santiago to El Loa Airport in Calama.

How do I get from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama?

The distance between Santiago and San Pedro de Atacama is 1000 miles (1629 kilometers) and the fastest way to travel is by plane, which takes about two hours. From Santiago Airport, you'll take a flight to Calama Airport and after that, a shuttle bus will take you to San Pedro de Atacama.

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