There are 3 ways to get from La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $20 - $23 and takes 16h 4m.
The fastest way to get from La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $100 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from La Paz El Alto and arriving at Santa Cruz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
The distance between La Paz (State) and Santa Cruz is 570 km. The road distance is 812.1 km.
The best way to get from La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 16h 4m and costs $20 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Copacabana 1 MEM, depart from La Paz El Alto station.
The best way to get from La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $23 and takes 16h 4m.
La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Copacabana 1 MEM, arrive at Santa Cruz station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz is 812 km. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from La Paz (State) to Santa Cruz.
What companies run services between La Paz (State), Bolivia and Santa Cruz, Bolivia?
Boliviana de Aviación, Eco Jet, and LATAM Chile fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) hourly. Alternatively, Copacabana 1 MEM operates a bus from La Paz El Alto to Santa Cruz 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19 and the journey takes 16h.
- Website
- boa.bo
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–220
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- ecojet.bo
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Phone
- +59176766876
- [email protected]
- Website
- transcopacabanamem1.com
Bus from La Paz El Alto to Santa Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19
- Book at
- ticketsbolivia.com.bo
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 753+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.


