What is the travel distance from Calama to Copiapo?

The distance separating Calama and Copiapo is 350 miles (565 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Calama to Copiapo start their journey at Av. Balmaceda and wind up at Terminal Flota Barrios de Copiapó. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Calama to Copiapo from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Calama to Copiapo on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Terminal de buses Calama	9h 25m	12:45am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Calama	9h 45m	12:45am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Av. Balmaceda	9h 50m	8:35am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	9h 50m	5:20am	Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Terminal de buses Calama	9h 25m	12:45am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Copiapo on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	9h 50m	5:20am	Terrapuerto Atacama	Cheapest
Bus	9:01am	Av. Balmaceda	9h 50m	7:51pm	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Av. Balmaceda	9h 50m	9:05pm	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	9h 50m	6:50am	Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Av. Balmaceda	9h 50m	3:10am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Copiapo on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Calama	9h 45m	8:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	10:20am	Terminal de buses Calama	9h 25m	8:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	10:25pm	Av. Balmaceda	9h 50m	9:15am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Calama	9h 45m	8:45pm	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	9h 50m	5:20am	Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

Next departures for Calama to Copiapo on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Terminal de buses Calama	9h 15m	7:45am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Cheapest
Bus	9:45pm	Terminal de buses Calama	8h 45m	7:30am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	Fastest
Bus	9:15pm	Calama	9h 30m	7:45am	Terrapuerto Atacama / Terminal Chañarcillo	No tags
Bus	10:25pm	Av. Balmaceda	9h 50m	9:15am	Terrapuerto Atacama (CPO)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	9h 50m	5:20am	Terrapuerto Atacama	No tags

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Get from Calama to Copiapo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

351 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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Pluss Chile

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Where are the popular stops in Calama and Copiapo?

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

Stops in Copiapo

A - Terminal Flota Barrios de Copiapó

B - Terminal de Buses de Copiapó

C - Parada de Autobuses de Copiapó - Ramadilla

D - Parada de Autobuses de Copiapo - Llanta

E - Terminal Nueva Andimar Vip de Copiapó

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Calama to Copiapo by bus

What is the travel distance from Calama to Copiapo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Calama to Copiapo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$28

11/14

$28

Today

$27

11/16

$28

11/17

$27

11/18

$27

11/19

$28

11/20

$26

The cheapest trip from Calama to Copiapo was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $44 for a bus ticket from Calama to Copiapo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Pluss Chile 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.