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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Terminal de Buses La Serena | Cruce Caldera - Av. Diego Almeyda | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal de Buses La Serena | Cruce Caldera - Av. Diego Almeyda | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal de Buses La Serena | Cruce Caldera - Av. Diego Almeyda | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal de Buses La Serena | Cruce Caldera - Av. Diego Almeyda | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal de Buses La Serena | Cruce Caldera - Av. Diego Almeyda | No tags |
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Get from La Serena to Caldera
The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in La Serena and Caldera?
Stops in La Serena
- AAmunátegui 107, La Serena, Región de Coquimbo, Chile
- B
Rotonda La Serena
Panamericana Norte 208, La Serena, Región de Coquimbo, Chile
Stops in Caldera
- A
Parada de Autobuses de Caldera
Edwards 320, Caldera, III Región, Chile - B
Terminal Caldera
Gallo 150-274, Caldera, III Región, Chile - C
Parada de Autobuses de Cruce Caldera
Panamericana Norte 539, Caldera, III Región, Chile - D
Parada de Autobus Caldera
Ducble Almeyda 28, Caldera, III Región, Chile - EOssa Varas; Carvallo 744-828, Caldera, Atacama, Chile
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from La Serena, CL to Caldera by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from La Serena to Caldera?
The cheapest bus tickets from La Serena to Caldera start from $27. The average price for this route is around $45. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from La Serena to Caldera?
The average bus travel time from La Serena to Caldera is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 320 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by Pluss Chile.
Which bus companies service the La Serena to Caldera route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Pullman San Andres, Buses Paravias, Pluss Chile.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from La Serena to Caldera?
The earliest bus departs from La Serena to Caldera at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from La Serena to Caldera?
A bus trip from La Serena to Caldera generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from La Serena to Caldera?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pluss Chile, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 94 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from La Serena to Caldera?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Buses Paravias has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from La Serena to Caldera?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pluss Chile, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from La Serena to Caldera?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pluss Chile, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from La Serena, CL to Caldera was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $33To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from La Serena, CL to Caldera, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $33 to $66 for a bus ticket from La Serena, CL to Caldera based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2026-02-01.
