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How to get fromSanta Cruz de la Sierra to Atacama Desertby plane, unknown, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Atacama Desert by plane, unknown, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Antofagasta Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane VVI - ANF
    2. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    12h

  2. Bus, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavadabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antofagasta to Mano del Desiertoshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Mano del Desierto to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    28h 2m

  3. Fly to Calama Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane VVI - CJC
    2. Walk from Calama Airport (CJC) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    13h 26m

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,183 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the line 135 bus to Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru, walk to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Cruz to Atacama Desert via Terminal de Buses Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Cavada, Avenida Pedro Aguirre Cerda esq. Huasco, Maipu esq. Avenida Argentina, Antofagasta, and Mano del Desierto in around 28h 2m.

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