What is the distance between Calama and La Serena?

The distance separating Calama and La Serena is 534 miles (861 km).

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

If you're headed to La Serena from Calama, chances are that your bus will leave from Av. Balmaceda and arrive at Terminal de Buses La Serena. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Calama to La Serena from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Calama to La Serena on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	14h 40m	10:10am	La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	14h 40m	11:40am	La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)	No tags
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés	Bus	5:45pm	Calama	16h 45m	11:30am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Pluss Chile + Pullman San Andrés	Bus	8:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	1d 4h	2:00am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Cikbus Elité + Pullman San Andrés	Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	16h 25m	11:30am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags

Next departures for Calama to La Serena on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	14h 5m	2:35am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Cheapest
Bus	9:01am	Av. Balmaceda	14h 5m	12:06am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Fastest
Bus	4:20pm	Av. Balmaceda	14h 5m	7:25am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	14h 40m	10:10am	La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Av. Balmaceda	14h 5m	1:20am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags

Next departures for Calama to La Serena on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	14h 40m	10:10am	La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	14h 40m	11:40am	La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	20h 10m	2:40pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	20h 10m	2:40pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Av. Balmaceda	17h 35m	2:40pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags

Next departures for Calama to La Serena on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	14h 5m	2:35am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Terminal de buses Calama	12h 55m	10:40pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Fastest
Bus	9:15pm	Calama	13h 50m	12:05pm	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	14h 20m	11:50am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	14h 40m	10:10am	La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)	No tags

Next departures for Calama to La Serena on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Av. Balmaceda	14h 5m	2:35am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	13h 30m	8:00am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	13h 30m	8:00am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	14h 40m	10:10am	La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Calama	14h 15m	1:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags

Next departures for Calama to La Serena on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Terminal de buses Calama	13h 25m	6:45am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	13h 10m	8:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Calama	13h 45m	6:45am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	13h 30m	9:00am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	14h 40m	10:10am	La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)	No tags

Next departures for Calama to La Serena on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Calama	13h 45m	6:45am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Terminal de buses Calama	13h 10m	8:15am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	Fastest
Bus	4:20pm	Terminal de buses Calama	13h 25m	6:45am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Av. Balmaceda	13h 30m	9:00am	Terminal de Buses La Serena	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Calama (Terminale de buses Granaderos)	14h 40m	10:10am	La Serena (Bus terminal La Serena)	No tags

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Get from Calama to La Serena

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

14h 5mAverage Duration

534 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Pluss Chile

4/578 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.5

Cikbus Elité

3.5/5124 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Buses Andimar

4/554 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.2

Pullman San Andres

3.5/513 reviews

Timeliness0

Clikbus

4.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0

CL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Calama and La Serena?

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 La Serena

A - Terminal de Buses La Serena

B - Rotonda La Serena

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Calama to La Serena, CL by bus

What is the distance between Calama and La Serena?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Calama to La Serena?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$38

11/13

$33

Today

$28

11/15

$33

11/16

$33

11/17

$33

11/18

$32

11/19

$32

The cheapest trip from Calama to La Serena, CL was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $48 for a bus ticket from Calama to La Serena, CL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-18.