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How to get fromSalar de Uyuni to Samaipataby unknown, plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Salar de Uyuni to Samaipata by unknown, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Travel, fly, bus

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    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Uyuni Airport (UYU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane UYU - VVI
    3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Samaipatabus bus
    9h 1m

  2. Travel, Tour, bus

    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Isla Incahuasiunknown unknown
    2. Drive from Isla Incahuasi to Uyunicar car
    3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Sucrebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sucre to Samaipatabus bus
    19h 21m

  3. Travel, Tour, bus via Sucre

    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Isla Incahuasiunknown unknown
    2. Drive from Isla Incahuasi to Uyunicar car
    3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Sucrebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sucre to Samaipatabus bus
    22h 1m

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Salar de Uyuni to Samaipata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 714.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia and Samaipata, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Salar de Uyuni to Samaipata. However, you can travel to Uyuni Airport (UYU) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru, take the line 135 bus to Santa Cruz - Ex Terminal, walk to Santa Cruz, then take the bus to Samaipata. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salar de Uyuni to Samaipata via Isla Incahuasi, Uyuni, Uyuni, and Sucre in around 19h 21m.

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