What is the cheapest way to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 12h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $210 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Uyuni and arriving at Santa Cruz via Sucre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) and Santa Cruz is 546 km. The road distance is 838.9 km.

How do I travel from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz bus from?

Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Trans Caminante SRL, depart from Uyuni station.

Bus or fly from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $210 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Trans Caminante SRL, arrive at Sucre station.

Can I drive from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz is 839 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 729+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz - 5 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane UYU - VVI
4h 41m
$214–448
Drive 838.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz de la Sierracar 838.9 km
12h 39m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to Sucrebus Uyuni
2. Take the bus from Sucre to Santa Cruzbus Santa Cruz
11h 29m
Bus via Samaipata
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to Sucrebus
2. Take the bus from Sucre to Samaipatabus
3. Take the bus from Samaipata to Santa Cruzbus
18h 34m
$79–111
Bus via Sucre
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to Sucrebus Uyuni
2. Take the bus from Sucre to Santa Cruzbus Santa Cruz de la Sierra
20h 29m
$45–82

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 546.3 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Salar de Uyuni (Landmark), Bolivia and Santa Cruz, Bolivia?

Boliviana de Aviación flies from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Santa Cruz de la Sierra via Uyuni, Sucre, and Santa Cruz in around 11h 29m.

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