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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane plane VVI - UYU
    4h 27m
    $217–429

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Sucrebus bus Santa Cruz de la Sierra
    2. Take the bus from Sucre to Uyunibus bus Uyuni
    20h 4m
    $27–59

  3. Bus 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
    18h 40m
    $59–88

  4. Drive 813.4 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Uyunicar car 813.4 km
    12h 29m
    $40–58

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Boliviana de Aviación and Eco Jet fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Cruz to Uyuni via Samaipata and Sucre in around 18h 40m.

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