Calama to Tarija by bus
Tarija lies 444 km (276 mi) east of Calama, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 542 km (337 mi) of road.
| Calama | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Bolivia |
| Population | 166,334 | 159,269 |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
Clocks in Tarija are 1 h behind Calama right now, so a 8 h 13 min journey lands only 7 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tarija
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 Calama to Tarija
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Staying in Tarija
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Common questions
How far is Tarija from Calama?
444 km (276 mi) in a straight line, east of Calama; by road roughly 542 km (337 mi).
How long does it take to get from Calama to Tarija by bus?
About 8 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Calama and Tarija?
Tarija is 1 h behind at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Santiago).
What currency do I need in Tarija?
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.