Is there a way to reach Calama from Uyuni without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Calama without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

How long is the bus ride from Uyuni to Calama?

The travel time from Uyuni to Calama is about 10h, but you can get there in as little as 10h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 193 miles (312 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Uyuni and Calama?

Uyuni and Calama are 193 miles (312 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Calama from Uyuni, chances are that your bus will depart from Terminal de Autobuses de Uyuni and arrive at Av. Balmaceda. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Uyuni to Calama?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Uyuni to Calama by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $34.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Uyuni to Calama?

The bus ticket costs $47 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $34 and $66, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Uyuni to Calama Bus Tickets

TodayApr 28

from $36

TomorrowApr 29

WedApr 30

ThuMay 1

from $36

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SatMay 3

SunMay 4

MonMay 5

from $36

Cheap buses leaving Thursday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 1 at 6:15am
Departure city: Uyuni
Departure location: Terminal Terrestre Uyuni
Arrival time: May 1 at 4:15pm
Destination city: Calama
Destination location: Calama
Operated by: Cruz del Norte
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 1 at 5:00am
Departure city: Uyuni
Departure location: Terminal Terrestre Uyuni
Arrival time: May 1 at 3:00pm
Destination city: Calama
Destination location: Calama
Operated by: Trans Salvador
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h
Departure time: May 1 at 5:00am
Departure city: Uyuni
Departure location: Terminal Terrestre Uyuni
Arrival time: May 1 at 3:00pm
Destination city: Calama
Destination location: Calama
Operated by: Trans Salvador
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h

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Bus Uyuni to Calama: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47

Average bus trip duration10h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure5:00am

Distance898 miles (1447 km)

Latest bus departure6:15am

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Cruz del Norte

2.5/552 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.4

According to the users, the service is appreciated for its comfortable seats and timely arrivals, with one instance of arriving two hours earlier than expected. However, there are mentions that some staff members could improve their friendliness towards passengers.

Cruz del Norte Uyuni Calama recent customer reviews

Easy to find Bus office at Uyuni. Staff were helpful and direct. We had 2 or 3 stops on the way. Interesting to use the bathroom and get a quick snack literally in the middle of the mountains.

Jason A.

April 24, 2025

Very dusty, it looks like most windows could not be fully closed, the bus was full of dust, it was very hard to breathe.

Yi Yun C.

November 13, 2024

I paid quite a lot of money for this trip and I did not get the experience described when i bought the ticket. The USB chargers didn't work so my phone died, there was no wi-fi, the seats didn't recline as mentioned. Finally, the bus got lost when getting into Calama, meaning we didn't go to the bus terminal but was just told to get off at the side of the road in town, I feel ripped off.

Charlie P.

November 5, 2023

Trans Salvador

3/541 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.3

Buses Frontera del Norte

3.5/5144 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

Expreso 11 de Julio

3/516 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

Based on 16 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the value for money but often complained with the wifi. Expreso 11 de Julio ticket prices on this trip start at $31.00

11 de Julio Uyuni Calama recent customer reviews

Journey took 2 hours longer than was anticipated. The bus was crammed and small then we had to wait at the Chilean boarder for around an hour for the next bus to collect us. We then had additional people on the bus sitting on make shift chairs. Again super crammed, no aircon. Super hot long journey.

Jennifer H.

March 31, 2024

First of all, it was not the bus but minivan…secondly it we had to change minivans on the Bolivia-Chile border. Third, we almost missed the minivan, because the office was outside the bus station…

Roberts K.

December 27, 2023

CL bus companies: Diamante, Flechabus, Transzela, Balut, Trans Copacabana S.A., Trans Titicaca, 6 de Octubre

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Where are the popular stops in Uyuni and Calama?

Stops in Uyuni

A - Terminal de Autobuses de Uyuni

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 for your trip Uyuni - Calama

Is there a way to reach Calama from Uyuni without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Uyuni to Calama?
What is the distance between Uyuni and Calama?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Uyuni to Calama?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Uyuni to Calama?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Uyuni to Calama?

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

Best price found

04/26

$36

04/27

$36

Today

$36

04/29

$36

04/30

$36

05/01

$36

05/02

$36

05/03

$36

The cheapest trip from Uyuni to Calama was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $53 for a bus ticket from Uyuni to Calama based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-04-29.

Usually Trans Salvador 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Uyuni to Calama.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Uyuni to Calama that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Uyuni to Calama.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus Tickets from Uyuni to Calama

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Cheap buses leaving Thursday

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

Bus Uyuni to Calama: Trip Overview

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Cruz del Norte Uyuni Calama recent customer reviews

11 de Julio Uyuni Calama recent customer reviews

Uyuni to Calama Bus

Where are the popular stops in Uyuni and Calama?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Uyuni - Calama

Is there a way to reach Calama from Uyuni without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Uyuni to Calama?

What is the distance between Uyuni and Calama?

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

What is the cheapest way to travel from Uyuni to Calama?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Uyuni to Calama?

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Bus Travel Tips

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