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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz de la Sierraby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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
    6h 12m
    $192–452

  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
    37h 2m
    $112–163

  3. Drive 2,479.2 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz de la Sierracar car 2,479.2 km
    30h 39m
    $250–361

  4. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SDU - VVI
    6h 45m
    $242–576

  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
    39h 40m
    $283–304

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,184.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 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 Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Santa Cruz via Terminal Barra Funda in around 39h 40m.

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