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How to get fromTarija to Salar de Uyuniby bus, unknown, train, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tarija to Salar de Uyuni by bus, unknown, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Tarija to Tupizabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tupiza to Uyunibus bus
    3. Walk from Uyuni to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    8h 28m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Tarija to Villazónbus bus
    2. Take the train from Villazón to Uyunítrain train
    3. Walk from Uyuní to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    15h 19m

  3. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane plane TJA - UYU
    2. Walk from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    10h 19m

  4. Bus, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Tarija to Tupizabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tupiza to Uyunibus bus
    3. Drive from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasicar car
    4. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    13h 22m

Tarija (TJA) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tarija to Salar de Uyuni.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 486 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Tarija, Bolivia and Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Tarija to Salar de Uyuni. However, you can take the bus to Tupiza, take the bus to Uyuni, then travel to Salar de Uyuni. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarija to Salar de Uyuni via Villazón, Villazón, and Uyuní in around 15h 19m.

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