Santa Cruz de la Sierra is served by two main airports and a central bus terminal. Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is Bolivia's largest airport, facilitating both international and domestic flights, while El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) primarily handles domestic routes and is situated closer to the city center. The Terminal Bimodal functions as the primary hub for national and international bus services.
By Air:
International flights arrive at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) from various cities in North and South America, and some European destinations. Direct flights from the United States can take approximately 6 hours 50 minutes to over 20 hours with stops, with one-way fares recently starting from around $166 and round-trip options from $386.
Domestic flights connect Santa Cruz de la Sierra to other Bolivian cities. Flights to La Paz (LPB) from VVI are frequent, typically taking about 2 hours 43 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes, with costs ranging from $117 to $220.
By Bus:
The Terminal Bimodal offers extensive bus services to various cities within Bolivia and neighboring countries like Brazil and Paraguay.
Travel by bus to La Paz can take between 8 to 20 hours, with tickets generally costing $31 to $48.
Buses to Sucre typically take around 13 hours, with fares ranging from $18 to $28.
Journeys to Cochabamba usually last about 10 hours and cost approximately $23.
From Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Santa Cruz de la Sierra City Center:
Local Bus (Line 135):: This is the most economical option, taking approximately 27 minutes and costing around $2 or €1.00. Buses depart frequently.
Taxi:: A taxi ride to the city center takes about 20-21 minutes, with fares typically between $30-$40 or €27.80 - €36.00.
Shuttle Services & Private Transfers:: Several companies offer shuttle buses and private transfers, with travel times ranging from 23 to 45 minutes. Costs can vary, with shared shuttle options around $43 and private transfers starting from $65.58 per person.
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