There are 2 ways to get from Tupiza to Laguna Colorada (caldera) by bus, shuttle, or car
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Bus, Tour, drive
best- Take the bus from Tupiza to Uyuni
- Take the bus from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama
- Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatio
- Drive from Geysers del Tatio to Laguna Colorada (caldera)
4d 3h$344–357Drive 291.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tupiza to Laguna Colorada (caldera)291.3 km
6h 54m$36–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tupiza to Laguna Colorada (caldera) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tupiza to Laguna Colorada (caldera) is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Tupiza and Laguna Colorada (caldera) is 948 km. The road distance is 291.3 km.
It takes approximately 4 days 3h to get from Tupiza to Laguna Colorada (caldera), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tupiza to Laguna Colorada (caldera) is 291 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Tupiza to Laguna Colorada (caldera).
What companies run services between Tupiza, Bolivia and Laguna Colorada (caldera), Bolivia?
There is no direct connection from Tupiza to Laguna Colorada (caldera). However, you can take the bus to Uyuni, take the bus to San Pedro de Atacama, walk to San Pedro de Atacama, take the shuttle to Geysers del Tatio, then drive to Laguna Colorada (caldera). Alternatively, you can drive from Tupiza to Laguna Colorada (caldera) in around 6h 54m.
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Bus from Tupiza to Uyuni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ticketsbolivia.com/company/panamericana.php
- Road
- $2–4
- Phone
- +591 68696873
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tupiza to Uyuni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.ticketsbolivia.com/company/auto_transporte_tupiza.php
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/autotransportetupiza/?locale=pt_BR
Bus from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $285
- Website
- https://cordilleratraveller.com/en/home-cordillera-traveller-english/
- Phone
- +56 9 4577 7777
- reservas@denomades.com
- Website
- denomades.com
Shuttle from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $36
- Schedules at
- denomades.com
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