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How to get fromSanta Cruz de la Sierra to El Altoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to El Alto by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane VVI - LPB
    2h 33m
    $101–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz El Altobus bus La Paz
    16h
    $7–65

  3. Bus via Cochabamba

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Cochabambabus bus Cochabamba
    2. Take the bus from Cochabamba to La Pazbus bus La Paz
    14h 58m
    $11

  4. Drive 811 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to El Altocar car 811 km
    12h 3m
    $40–57

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and El Alto, Bolivia?

Boliviana de Aviación and Eco Jet fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Paz via Cochabamba, Calle San Martín, Calle San Martín, and Cochabamba in around 14h 58m.

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