Travel Arica to Antofagasta

Arica to Antofagasta

      Everything you need to know about traveling by bus between Arica and Antofagasta, from departure times to ticket costs—is listed here.

      Travel options for Arica to Antofagasta

      For a trip from Arica to Antofagasta, bus is both the fastest and the most cost-effective choice at 17250 CLP, taking just 8h y 30 minutes.

      Bus from Arica to Antofagasta

      Depart from Arica and start your bus journey from Arica toward Antofagasta, with the first departure of the day at 02:00, arriving at Antofagasta or Mejillones. The trip takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, with fares starting from 17,250 CLP. Check schedules and reserve your seat in advance.

      Popular departures: Arica
      Popular arrivals: Antofagasta Mejillones

      Prices: 17,250 CLP

      Duration: 8h 30m – 13h ⏱

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      Distance Arica to Antofagasta

      The distance between Arica and Antofagasta is 574.7 kilometers.

      Arica to Antofagasta Transportation Comparison

      Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Arica to Antofagasta

      Bus
      Average price
      80,922 CLP
      Cheapest price
      17,250 CLP
      Average duration
      10h 38m
      Minimum duration
      8h 30m
      Number of departures
      43
      Tickets
      Operators
      Pullman San Andres, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andress, Cikbus Elite, Buses Biaggini, Buses Tarapaca, Chile Bus, Cormar Bus

      Bus Routes & Schedules from Arica to Antofagasta

      - Starting from Arica, buses make their way to Antofagasta, taking around 8h 30m to 13h. Tickets cost 17,250 to 36,973 CLP, and departures run from 02:00 until 23:30.
      - Set off from Arica by bus and spend roughly 9h 30m to 10h 50m traveling before reaching Mejillones. Ticket prices begin at 23,000 to 1,149,998 CLP, and services operate from 02:00 until 22:00.

      Departure stations
      Arica
      Arrival stations
      Antofagasta
      Mejillones

      Bus Timetable: Arica → Antofagasta

      • 02:00 15:00 13h 36973 CLP
      • 02:00 15:00 13h 34500 CLP
      • 02:00 13:40 11h 40m 24067 CLP
      • 09:15 19:50 10h 35m 30635 CLP
      • 10:00 21:00 11h 34500 CLP
      • 10:00 21:50 11h 50m 19452 CLP
      • 10:00 21:00 11h 36973 CLP
      • 10:00 21:50 11h 50m 22564 CLP
      • 11:00 23:05 12h 5m 30475 CLP
      • 12:00 23:00 11h 36973 CLP
      • 12:00 23:00 11h 34500 CLP
      • 12:30 23:30 11h 24067 CLP
      • 14:00 02:20 12h 20m 28750 CLP
      • 15:30 03:15 11h 45m 19452 CLP
      • 15:30 03:15 11h 45m 22564 CLP
      • 16:00 03:00 11h 34500 CLP
      • 16:00 03:00 11h 36973 CLP
      • 19:00 03:30 8h 30m 34500 CLP
      • 19:30 06:25 10h 55m 21455 CLP
      • 19:30 06:25 10h 55m 18400 CLP
      • 20:00 04:30 8h 30m 34500 CLP
      • 20:00 06:00 10h 17250 CLP
      • 20:30 06:45 10h 15m 28750 CLP
      • 21:00 08:10 11h 10m 19452 CLP
      • 21:00 05:30 8h 30m 34500 CLP
      • 21:00 07:35 10h 35m 25875 CLP
      • 21:00 08:10 11h 10m 22564 CLP
      • 21:30 07:30 10h 28750 CLP
      • 21:45 06:15 8h 30m 23000 CLP
      • 22:00 09:30 11h 30m 27025 CLP
      • 22:45 08:15 9h 30m 34754 CLP
      • 22:45 08:15 9h 30m 32200 CLP
      • 23:30 10:30 11h 32536 CLP
      • 23:30 10:30 11h 29899 CLP

      Bus Timetable: Arica → Mejillones

      • 02:00 12:00 10h 24067 CLP
      • 09:15 18:50 9h 35m 1149998 CLP
      • 12:30 22:40 10h 10m 1149998 CLP
      • 14:00 00:50 10h 50m 28750 CLP
      • 19:00 04:30 9h 30m 34500 CLP
      • 20:00 05:30 9h 30m 34500 CLP
      • 21:00 06:30 9h 30m 34500 CLP
      • 21:45 07:15 9h 30m 23000 CLP
      • 22:00 08:20 10h 20m 27025 CLP

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