What is the cheapest way to get from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado?

The cheapest way to get from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado is to bus and Tour which costs $85 - $320 and takes 33h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado?

The fastest way to get from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado is to fly which takes 16h 10m and costs $550 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Uyuni and Puerto Maldonado?

No, there is no direct bus from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado. However, there are services departing from Uyuni and arriving at Puerto Maldonado via Terminal de Buses La Paz and Puno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

How far is it from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado?

The distance between Uyuni and Puerto Maldonado is 1310 km. The road distance is 1342.6 km.

How do I travel from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado without a car?

The best way to get from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado without a car is to bus which takes 28h 10m and costs $30 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado?

It takes approximately 16h 19m to get from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado bus from?

Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado bus services, operated by Panasur, depart from Uyuni station.

Bus or fly from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado?

The best way to get from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado is to bus which takes 28h 10m and costs $30 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado bus arrive?

Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado bus services, operated by Panasur, arrive at La Paz station.

What is the time difference between Uyuni and Puerto Maldonado?

Puerto Maldonado is 1h behind Uyuni. It is currently 1:37 AM in Uyuni and 12:37 AM in Puerto Maldonado.

Can I drive from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado?

Yes, the driving distance between Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado is 1343 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado.

Where can I stay near Puerto Maldonado?

There are 60+ hotels available in Puerto Maldonado.

Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and Tour

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There are 5 ways to get from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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Fly to Cobija, drive
best
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Cobija (CIJ)plane UYU - CIJ
2. Drive from Cobija-Airport-CIJ to Puerto Maldonadocar
16h 19m
$331–512
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Pazbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus
3. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus
28h 10m
$33–233
Drive 1,342.6 km
1. Drive from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonadocar 1,342.6 km
21h 23m
$202–292
Fly to Puerto Maldonado
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane UYU - PEM
16h 10m
$560–913
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Pazbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle
3. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus
33h 28m
$85–316

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Cobija (CIJ) flights

13Weekly Planes

16h 50mAverage Duration

$292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,310 km
Duration: 16h 19m

What companies run services between Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia and Puerto Maldonado, Peru?

You can take a bus from Uyuni to Puerto Maldonado via La Paz, Terminal de Buses La Paz, and Puno in around 28h 10m. Alternatively, Boliviana de Aviación and LATAM Chile fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) once daily.

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