How to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Tarija
There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Tarija: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 10 min). By bus it's about 9 h 45 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 465 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 10 min | 465 km | Airlines: Amaszonas, Astrakhan Airlines |
Bus | 9 h 45 minestimated | 604 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 7 h 5 minestimated | 604 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Santa Cruz de la Sierra y Tarija dura aproximadamente 1 h 10 min (465 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 9 h 45 min. En auto son unos 604 km por ruta, cerca de 7 h 5 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Tarija?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 10 min, by bus ~9 h 45 min and by car ~7 h 5 min.
Are there flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Tarija?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Santa Cruz de la Sierra–Tarija route is operated by Amaszonas and Astrakhan Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 10 min and covers about 465 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Tarija?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 10 min vs ~9 h 45 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Tarija?
It's about 604 km by road, roughly 7 h 5 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Tarija?
In a straight line it's about 465 km between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Tarija.
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