Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Cruz to Salar de Uyuniby plane, unknown, bus, or car

Find Transport to Salar de Uyuni

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Salar de Uyuni by plane, unknown, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, travel

    best
    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane plane VVI - UYU
    2. Walk from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    5h 53m

  2. Bus, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Sucrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sucre to Uyunibus bus
    3. Drive from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasicar car
    4. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    17h 26m

  3. Bus, Tour, travel via Samaipata

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Samaipatabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Samaipata to Sucrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sucre to Uyunibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasibus bus
    5. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    30h 1m

  4. Bus, Tour, travel via Sucre

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Sucrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sucre to Uyunibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasibus bus
    4. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    31h 26m

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz to Salar de Uyuni.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 592.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Salar de Uyuni. However, you can take the line 135 bus to Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru, walk to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Uyuni Airport (UYU), then travel to Salar de Uyuni. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Salar de Uyuni via Santa Cruz, Sucre, Uyuni, Uyuni, and Isla Incahuasi in around 17h 26m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.