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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Rio de Janeiroby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Rio de Janeiro by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane VVI - GIG
    6h 59m
    R$1,011–2,519

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Cruz to Puerto Quijarrotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Corumbá to Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grandebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grande to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    37h 7m
    R$587–884

  3. Drive 2,478.3 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Rio de Janeirocar car 2,478.3 km
    30h 44m
    R$1,293–1,868

  4. Fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane VVI - SDU
    9h 8m
    R$1,204–3,004

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus Santa Cruz
    2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus São Paulo
    44h 8m
    R$1,409–1,634

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR$817Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,188.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Boliviana de Aviación and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Santa Cruz, Terminal Barra Funda, Rodoviária de São Paulo - Terminal Barra Funda, and Tietê Bus Terminal in around 44h 8m.

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