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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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 via Potosí

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Potosíbus bus Potosí
    2. Take the bus from Potosi to Uyunibus bus Uyuni
    20h 56m
    $16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Sucrebus bus Santa Cruz
    2. Take the bus from Sucre to Uyunibus bus Uyuni
    11h

  4. Drive 813.4 km

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

  5. Bus via Sucre

    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
    $25–55

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Uyuni.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 519.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 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 Sucre in around 11h.

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