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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Arequipaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Arequipa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane VVI - AQP
    8h 48m
    $349–502

  2. Bus via Cochabamba

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Cochabambabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cochabamba to La Pazbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Arequipabus bus
    29h 2m
    $59–334

  3. Drive 1,308.1 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arequipacar car 1,308.1 km
    20h 35m
    $197–284

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus bus La Paz
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Arequipabus bus La Paz
    31h 4m
    $59–117

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Arequipa, Peru?

LATAM Chile flies from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arequipa via Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cochabamba, Calle San Martín, Calle San Martín, Cochabamba, and La Paz in around 29h 2m.

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