Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Cruz de la Sierra to San Rafaelby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to San Rafael

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to San Rafael by plane, 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 to San Rafael Santiago Germano Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to San Rafael Santiago Germano Airport (AFA)plane plane VVI - AFA
    12h 54m
    $503,299–1,804,099

  2. Bus via Santiago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Terminal Mendozabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal De Omnibus San Rafaelbus bus
    2d 4h
    $101,934–158,934

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal Mendozabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal De Omnibus San Rafaelbus bus
    35h 6m
    $172,504–247,829

  4. Drive 2,280.7 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to San Rafaelcar car 2,280.7 km
    27h 38m
    $304,730–440,166

  5. Fly to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)plane plane VVI - MDZ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal De Omnibus San Rafaelbus bus
    11h 55m
    $428,299–851,299

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to San Rafael Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$525,657Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,980 km
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and San Rafael, Argentina?

Aerolíneas Argentinas and Boliviana de Aviación fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to San Rafael Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal De Omnibus San Rafael via Terminal Mendoza in around 35h 6m.

Airlines
Bus 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 Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers