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How to get fromSalar de Atacama to Uyuniby unknown, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Salar de Atacama to Uyuni by unknown, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Salar de Atacama to Plaza de Toconaounknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuníbus bus San Pedro
    13h 10m

  2. Travel, Tour

    1. Walk from Salar de Atacama to San Pedro de Atacamaunknown unknown
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyunishuttle bus San Pedro de Atacama
    4h 18m

  3. Travel, Tour via Laguna Chaxa

    1. Walk from Salar de Atacama to Laguna Chaxaunknown unknown
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Laguna Chaxa to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyunishuttle bus
    13h 1m

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  • Distance: 572.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Salar de Atacama, Chile and Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Salar de Atacama to Uyuni. However, you can travel to Plaza de Toconao, take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama, then take the bus to Uyuní. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salar de Atacama to Uyuni via San Pedro de Atacama in around 4h 18m.

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