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

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There are 5 ways to get from Salar de Uyuni to Tarija by unknown, car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Travel, Tour, bus via Uyuni

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    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 Tupizabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tupiza to Tarijabus bus
    11h 21m

  2. Travel, train, bus

    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Uyuníunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Uyuní to Villazóntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Villazón to Tarijabus bus
    15h 19m

  3. Travel, Tour, train, bus

    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Isla Incahuasiunknown unknown
    2. Drive from Isla Incahuasi to Uyunicar car
    3. Take the train from Uyuní to Tupizatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tupiza to Tarijabus bus
    16h 57m

  4. Travel, fly

    1. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Uyuni Airport (UYU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane UYU - TJA
    11h 20m

  5. 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 Tupizabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tupiza to Tarijabus bus
    11h 36m

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salar de Uyuni to Tarija.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 521.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Salar de Uyuni to Tarija. However, you can travel to Isla Incahuasi, drive to Uyuni, walk to Uyuni, take the bus to Tupiza, then take the bus to Tarija. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salar de Uyuni to Tarija via Uyuní, Villazón, and Villazón in around 15h 19m.

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