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How to travel by bus from Antofagasta to Arica?
If you need to get to Arica from Antofagasta you must travel for about 12 hours through Route 5.
When you enter kupos.cl you will be able to see all the travel options to Arica and select the means of transport that suits you best. If you want to travel by bus, you can do it with the companies Fichtur VIP, Norte Grande, Pullman Bus and Turbus. Upon arrival in Arica, the bus company will drop you off at the Arica Bus Terminal.
Why book a bus from Antofagasta to Arica with kupos.cl?
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In addition to conventional means of transport, in our app you can access our carpool community, so you can travel comfortably, safely and even for less money. With our carpooling options you can also get around La Perla del Norte.
About Antofagasta
Antofagasta is a Chilean city belonging to the Antofagasta Region. It borders the cities of Sierra Gorda, San Pedro de Atacama, Mejillones, Taltal and Diego de Almagro.
It is known as La Perla del Norte, because it has extensive beaches, nitrate fields and clear skies. Here is one of the most important observatories in the world, the ALMA, which has 66 high-precision antennas, which make it the largest land-based astronomical project developed to date.
Its ecosystem is of little vegetation, since the city is immersed in the driest desert in the world, the Atacama Desert. It is characterized by its various tourist centers: the Historic Quarter of Antofagasta, the Croatia Park and the La Portada Natural Monument.
About Arica
Arica is a city located in the north of Chile within the Arica and Parinacota Region, very close to the border with Peru.
It benefits economically from tourism, thanks to its ideal beaches for surfing. It is famous for its pleasant climate and beautiful beaches that is also home to the oldest mummies in the world, which are in the San Miguel de Azapa Museum.
Buses from Antofagasta to Arica
Bus ticket prices according to type of seat
Cheaper emi-cama CLP$ 24.000
Cheaper alon-cama CLP$ 29.900
Cheaper emi-cama-low CLP$ 20.400
General Information
No. of Companies: 10
Maximum Price (CLP): $ 81.250
First Departure of the Day: 02:20 HRS
Distancia: 709 Kms
No. of Services: 34
Minimum Price (CLP): $ 12.400
Last Departure of the Day: 23:50 HRS
Duration: 09 HRS
Main bus operators from Antofagasta to Arica
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How many bus companies offer services from Antofagasta to Arica?
In Chile there are 10 bus companies offering regular services from Antofagasta to Arica.
Which bus companies offer services from Antofagasta to Arica?
Cormar Bus, Cikbus, Pullman San Andrés, Turbus, Pullman Bus, Gentour, Norte Azul, Buses Biaggini, ChileBus, Buses Tarapacá
How do I buy the cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica online?
At kupos.cl we let you compare prices, schedules and services from most bus companies in Chile online. You can visit kupos.cl or download our app and buy your tickets in the easiest and most convenient way for you, using cash, debit or credit card, PayPal, etc. You can also buy your tickets directly on the bus company's website.
How much does the cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica cost?
The cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica costs CLP$ 12.400, and is available on August 25, 2026 at kupos.cl.
Which bus company offers the cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica?
Pullman Bus offers the cheapest bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica, in a Salón cama seat for CLP $ 12.400, to travel on August 25, 2026 at kupos.cl.
What is the distance between Antofagasta and Arica, and how long does the bus trip take?
The distance between Antofagasta and Arica is 709 Kms, and the bus trip can take a minimum of 09 hours.
What are the earliest and latest departures available to travel by bus from Antofagasta to Arica?
The earliest departure to travel by bus from Antofagasta to Arica is at 02:20 and is offered by Cormar Bus
The latest departure to travel by bus from Antofagasta to Arica is at 23:50 and is offered by Buses Tarapacá.
Which companies are most recommended for travelling by bus from Antofagasta to Arica?
According to reviews and ratings from kupos.cl users, the three best companies for travelling by bus from Antofagasta to Arica are: Rating Cormar Bus, (4.3* based on 3146 ratings), Rating Cikbus, (3.2* based on 7965 ratings), Rating Pullman San Andrés, (3.9* based on 5249 ratings), Rating Turbus, (4.1* based on 3456 ratings), Rating Pullman Bus, (3.5* based on 18763 ratings), Rating Gentour, (3.5* based on 17 ratings), Rating Norte Azul, (2.6* based on 1233 ratings), Rating Buses Biaggini, (3.9* based on 1014 ratings), Rating ChileBus, (3.1* based on 105 ratings), Rating Buses Tarapacá, (4.3* based on 4742 ratings),
What is the price of a bus ticket from Antofagasta to Arica for each seat type?
On buses from Antofagasta to Arica a Semi cama seat costs around CLP$24.000, a Salon cama seat costs around CLP$29.900, a Semi cama low seat costs around CLP$20.400, a Salon cama low cost seat costs around CLP$25.415, a Salon cama individual seat costs around CLP$30.900, a Salon cama ind seat costs around CLP$30.000, a Salon cama p seat costs around CLP$30.000, a Premium seat costs around CLP$35.000, a Salón cama seat costs around CLP$12.400, a Salón cama (i) seat costs around CLP$19.050, a Salon cama vip seat costs around CLP$39.000,
What amenities do the buses operating from Antofagasta to Arica have?
Generally, buses travelling from Antofagasta to Arica have the following features and amenities: phone charger, WiFi, air conditioning, television, coffee, among others.
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