There are 5 ways to get from Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport, drive
best- Fly from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport (STD)plane BLA - STD
- Drive from Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport (STD) to El Zuliacar
5h 26m$129–686Drive 1,112.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Puerto la Cruz to El Zuliacar 1,112.2 km
18h 9m$59–84Bus
- Take the bus from Puerto La Cruz to Terminal Expresos Los Llanos San Cristobalbus
- Take the bus from Terminal San Cristóbal to Terminal Cúcutabus
20h 19m$66–84Fly to Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport
- Fly from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ)plane BLA - SVZ
3h 30m$244–1,053Bus via Mérida
- Take the bus from Puerto La Cruz to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredesbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to Ureñabus Mérida
33h 32m$66–96
General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport (STD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 18h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $240 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia. However, there are services departing from Puerto La Cruz and arriving at Terminal Cúcuta via Terminal San Cristóbal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 19m.
The distance between Puerto la Cruz and El Zulia is 980 km. The road distance is 1112.2 km.
The best way to get from Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia without a car is to bus which takes 20h 19m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia, including transfers.
Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia bus services, operated by Expresos Los Llanos, depart from Puerto La Cruz station.
The best way to get from Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia is to bus which takes 20h 19m and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $1,100 and takes 3h 30m.
Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia bus services, operated by Expresos Los Llanos, arrive at Terminal Expresos Los Llanos San Cristobal station.
El Zulia is 1h behind Puerto la Cruz. It is currently 5:57 AM in Puerto la Cruz and 4:57 AM in El Zulia.
What companies run services between Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela and El Zulia, Norte de Santander, Colombia?
You can take a bus from Puerto La Cruz to El Zulia via Terminal Expresos Los Llanos San Cristobal, Terminal San Cristóbal, and Terminal Cúcuta in around 20h 19m. Alternatively, Avior Airlines, DHL International, and Conviasa fly from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ) once daily.
- Website
- portal.conviasa.aero
Flights from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport via Caracas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport via Caracas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- flyrutaca.com
Flights from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport via Caracas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aviationcargo.dhl.com
Flights from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–3,200
Flights from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport via Caracas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–4,600
Flights from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport via Porlamar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–4,600
- Phone
- +58 424 719 6069
- [email protected]
- Website
- Expresos Los Llanos
Bus from Puerto La Cruz to Terminal Expresos Los Llanos San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Expresos Los Llanos
- Buscama
- $40–60
Bus from Terminal San Cristóbal to Terminal Cúcuta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $7
- Phone
- +58 424 7002099
- Website
- Expresos Merida C.A.
Bus from Puerto La Cruz to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Expresos Merida C.A.
- Buscama
- $35–50
Bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to Ureña
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Schedules at
- instagram.com
- Convencional
- $21–25
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia is 1112 km. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Puerto la Cruz to El Zulia.
There are 157+ hotels available in El Zulia.





