What is the cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Uyuni?

The cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Uyuni is to bus via San Salvador de Jujuy which costs $55 - $110 and takes 25h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rioja to Uyuni?

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Uyuni is to fly and bus and Tour which takes 13h 47m and costs $500 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between La Rioja and Uyuni?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rioja to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Terminal La Rioja and arriving at Uyuni via Villazón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.

How far is it from La Rioja to Uyuni?

The distance between La Rioja and Uyuni is 1348 km. The road distance is 1277.4 km.

How do I travel from La Rioja to Uyuni without a car?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Uyuni without a car is to bus and Tour which takes 15h 48m and costs $330 - $360.

How long does it take to get from La Rioja to Uyuni?

It takes approximately 15h 48m to get from La Rioja to Uyuni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rioja to Uyuni bus from?

La Rioja to Uyuni bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal La Rioja station.

Bus or fly from La Rioja to Uyuni?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Uyuni is to fly which takes 17h 19m and costs $600 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 25h 25m.

Where does the La Rioja to Uyuni bus arrive?

La Rioja to Uyuni bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Terminal La Quiaca station.

What is the time difference between La Rioja and Uyuni?

Uyuni is 1h behind La Rioja. It is currently 7:04 AM in La Rioja and 6:04 AM in Uyuni.

Can I drive from La Rioja to Uyuni?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to Uyuni is 1277 km. It takes approximately 15h 58m to drive from La Rioja to Uyuni.

Where can I stay near Uyuni?

There are 47+ hotels available in Uyuni.

La Rioja to Uyuni - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Tour, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from La Rioja to Uyuni by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, Tour
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Saltabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Salta to Uyunishuttle Salta
15h 48m
$331–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal La Quiacabus Mendoza
2. Take the bus from Villazón to Uyunibus La Paz / ...
25h 25m
$52–91
Drive 1,277.4 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Uyunicar 1,277.4 km
15h 58m
$114–165
Fly to Uyuni Airport
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane IRJ - UYU
17h 19m
$613–2,116
Bus via San Salvador de Jujuy
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Terminal La Quiacabus
3. Take the bus from Villazón to Uyunibus
25h 26m
$56–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal La Quiacabus Mendoza
2. Take the train from Villazón to Uyunítrain Expreso del Sur
30h 15m
$54–97
Fly to Calama Airport, shuttle, Tour
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane IRJ - CJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle
3. Take the bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyunibus
15h 15m
$694–1,505
Fly to Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport, bus, Tour
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ)plane IRJ - JUJ
2. Take the bus from Perico to Terminal de Saltabus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Salta to Uyunishuttle
13h 47m
$522–1,217

Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

3Weekly Planes

18h 35mAverage Duration

$637Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rioja to Uyuni.

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Distance: 1,347.9 km
Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between La Rioja, Argentina and Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia?

Aerolíneas Argentinas and Boliviana de Aviación fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Uyuni via Terminal La Quiaca and Villazón in around 25h 25m.

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