Arica to Sacaba by bus
Sacaba lies 467 km (290 mi) east of Arica, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 569 km (354 mi) of road.
| Arica | Sacaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Bolivia |
| Population | 241,653 | 180,726 |
| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) | 2,710 m (8,891 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
Clocks in Sacaba are 1 h behind Arica right now, so a 8 h 37 min journey lands only 7 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sacaba
Crossing from Chile into Bolivia: money changes from the Peso to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Where to book buses from Arica to Sacaba
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Staying in Sacaba
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Common questions
How far is Sacaba from Arica?
467 km (290 mi) in a straight line, east of Arica; by road roughly 569 km (354 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arica to Sacaba by bus?
About 8 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arica and Sacaba?
Sacaba is 1 h behind at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Santiago).
What currency do I need in Sacaba?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.