How to Travel from
Santa Cruz to Uyuni
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Santa Cruz to Uyuni
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 164 km)
29 h 1 min
2164 km.
from $119
Other
Bus, Plane (Bus to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport)
12 h 9 min
1637 km.
from $430.29
Bus via Calama
34 h 36 min
1638 km.
from $90.35
Bus (Bus)
30 h 47 min
1636 km.
from $478.70
Bus, Plane (Bus to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport)
12 h 8 min
1637 km.
from $9068.04
Bus, Plane (Bus to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport)
17 h 30 min
1637 km.
from $423.72
Bus, Train
15 h 51 min
1637 km.
from $460.03
Bus (Bus)
35 h 35 min
1638 km.
from $160.73
Transport providers
Airlines
JetSMART
Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.17–$216.28
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.26–$190.84
Plane from Carriel Sur International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.53–$178.12
Sky Airline
Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$241.73
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$216.28
LATAM Chile
Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.53–$254.45
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Andrés
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.35–$229.01
Plane from Carriel Sur International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$432.57
Boliviana de Aviación
Website:
boa.bo/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
11h 49m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$597.96
Bus operators
Trans Salvador
Bus from Calama Bus Station to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.36–$41.98
Bus from Terminal de Buses Calama to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$41.98
Pullman Bus
Bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.25–$33.08
Turbus
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$165.39
Frontera del Norte
Phone:
+56 9 7525 8175
Website:
facebook.com/FronteradelNorte1/
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.12–$6.15
Andimar
Bus from Hospital to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$15.27
Bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$15.27
Pluss Chile
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$59.80
Chile Local Buses
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
EME Bus
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.05–$8.65
Línea Azul
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.68–$15.27
Buses Talca, Paris & Londres (TPL)
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Buses Nilahue
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$5.98
Transvip
Bus from Calama Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$116.30
Linzor
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/linzorbusinessgroup/
Bus from Calama Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$12.25
Cordillera Traveller
Email:
Website:
cordilleratraveller.com/
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$299.04
Bio Bio
Bus from Chillán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.66–$8.27
Ciktur
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.90–$76.34
TranSantin
Bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$15.27
Tenobus Emibus
Bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Curicó
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.07
Atacama 2000
Phone:
+ 56 55 31 6664
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-atacama-2000-pasajes
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.13
Transporte Amanecer
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.13
Expreso Santa Cruz
Email:
Website:
expresosantacruz.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.01
Buses Jetsur
Bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.25
Train operators
EFE Trenes de Chile
Train from Curicó to Chillán
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.18–$4.45
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Uyuni?
The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Uyuni is to bus via Calama which costs $52.17 - $163.04 and takes 34h 36m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Uyuni?
The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Uyuni is to bus and fly and helicopter and Tour which takes 12h 8m and costs $9021.74 - $9184.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Uyuni?
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Hospital and arriving at Uyuni via PI341-Parada 1 /, Terminal San Borja, Atacama 2000 Calama and San Pedro de Atacama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 47m.
How far is it from Santa Cruz to Uyuni?
The distance between Santa Cruz and Uyuni is 2066 km. The road distance is 2148.3 km.
How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Uyuni without a car?
The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Uyuni without a car is to bus and Tour which takes 30h 47m and costs $293.48 - $369.57 .
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Uyuni?
It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Santa Cruz to Uyuni, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Uyuni bus from?
Santa Cruz to Uyuni bus services, operated by Andimar, depart from Hospital station.
Where does the Santa Cruz to Uyuni bus arrive?
Santa Cruz to Uyuni bus services, operated by Andimar, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.
What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Uyuni?
Uyuni is 1h behind Santa Cruz. It is currently 04:30 in Santa Cruz and 03:30 in Uyuni.
Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Uyuni?
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Uyuni is 2148 km. It takes approximately 27h 4m to drive from Santa Cruz to Uyuni.
Where can I stay near Uyuni?
There are 41+ hotels available in Uyuni. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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