What is the cheapest way to get from Viru Viru to Uyuni?

The cheapest way to get from Viru Viru to Uyuni is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Viru Viru to Uyuni?

The fastest way to get from Viru Viru to Uyuni is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $230 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Viru Viru and Uyuni?

No, there is no direct bus from Viru Viru to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru and arriving at Uyuni via Santa Cruz, Samaipata and Sucre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

How far is it from Viru Viru to Uyuni?

The distance between Viru Viru and Uyuni is 514 km. The road distance is 837.1 km.

How do I travel from Viru Viru to Uyuni without a car?

The best way to get from Viru Viru to Uyuni without a car is to bus via Samaipata which takes 19h 55m and costs $75 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Viru Viru to Uyuni?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Viru Viru to Uyuni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Viru Viru to Uyuni bus from?

Viru Viru to Uyuni bus services, operated by Trufi Expreso Samaipata, depart from Santa Cruz station.

Bus or fly from Viru Viru to Uyuni?

The best way to get from Viru Viru to Uyuni is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $230 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Samaipata, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 19h 55m.

Where does the Viru Viru to Uyuni bus arrive?

Viru Viru to Uyuni bus services, operated by Trufi Expreso Samaipata, arrive at Samaipata station.

Can I drive from Viru Viru to Uyuni?

Yes, the driving distance between Viru Viru to Uyuni is 837 km. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Viru Viru to Uyuni.

Where can I stay near Uyuni?

There are 56+ hotels available in Uyuni.

Viru Viru to Uyuni - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Viru Viru to Uyuni by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane VVI - UYU
3h 12m
$231–446
Drive 837.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Viru Viru to Uyunicar 837.1 km
12h 50m
$41–59
Bus via Samaipata
1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Samaipatabus
2. Take the bus from Samaipata to Sucrebus
3. Take the bus from Sucre to Uyunibus
19h 55m
$76–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Sucrebus Santa Cruz de la Sierra
2. Take the bus from Sucre to Uyunibus Uyuni
20h 25m
$42–78

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

25Weekly Planes

3h 55mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.7 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Viru Viru, Santa Cruz, 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 vehicle from Viru Viru to Uyuni via Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru, Santa Cruz - Ex Terminal, Santa Cruz, Samaipata, and Sucre in around 19h 55m.

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