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How to get fromCopacabana to Santa Cruzby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Copacabana to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane GIG - VVI
    7h 28m
    $213–486

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grandebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grande to Corumbábus bus
    3. Take the train from Puerto Quijarro to Santa Cruztrain train
    38h 36m
    $113–180

  3. Drive 2,485.6 km

    1. Drive from Copacabana to Santa Cruz de la Sierracar car 2,485.6 km
    30h 44m
    $251–362

  4. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SDU - VVI
    9h 2m
    $232–602

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus São Paulo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruzbus bus Santa Cruz
    40h 21m
    $283–316

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,201.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Copacabana, Brazil and Santa Cruz, Bolivia?

Boliviana de Aviación and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BRS 1,3,I: Belfort Roxo to Santa Cruz de la Sierra via Bicalho, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Terminal Barra Funda, and Santa Cruz in around 40h 21m.

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