How to get from La Serena-Coquimbo to Calama
There are 3 ways to get from La Serena-Coquimbo to Calama: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 40 min). By bus it's about 17 h 55 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 856 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 40 min | 856 km | Airlines: LAN Airlines, Sky Airline |
Bus | 17 h 55 minestimated | 1.113 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 13 h 5 minestimated | 1.113 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre La Serena-Coquimbo y Calama dura aproximadamente 1 h 40 min (856 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 17 h 55 min. En auto son unos 1.113 km por ruta, cerca de 13 h 5 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from La Serena-Coquimbo to Calama?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 40 min, by bus ~17 h 55 min and by car ~13 h 5 min.
Are there flights from La Serena-Coquimbo to Calama?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the La Serena-Coquimbo–Calama route is operated by LAN Airlines and Sky Airline (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 40 min and covers about 856 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from La Serena-Coquimbo to Calama?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 40 min vs ~17 h 55 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from La Serena-Coquimbo to Calama?
It's about 1.113 km by road, roughly 13 h 5 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between La Serena-Coquimbo and Calama?
In a straight line it's about 856 km between La Serena-Coquimbo and Calama.
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