Is traveling from Uyuni (Bolivia) to San Pedro (Chile) easy?
Is traveling from Uyuni (Bolivia) to San Pedro (Chile) easy? I've read there are some problems on the border.
Also, should I wait to arrive in San Pedro before to buy a guide tour to see his sights, or should/can I buy such package in Uyuni?
Best Answer
Tours on the Bolivian side are significantly cheaper.
On your own, it's easy to get from Uyuni to San Pedro, if a bit time consuming. Public buses run four times a week between Uyuni and Calama, take 7-9 hours, and run by day. In Calama, it's easy to get another bus to San Pedro.
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How do I get from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni?
Cruz del Norte operates a bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni twice daily. Tickets cost $26 - $40 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Trans Salvador also services this route once a week.How do you get to San Pedro Chile?
Considering the vast distances, the easiest and fastest way is travelling by plane, though San Pedro de Atacama doesn't have an airport. The closest airport is located in Calama, which is around 100 km (1,5-2 hours by bus) from San Pedro and only domestic flights go to Calama.How do I get from La Paz to Uyuni?
La Paz to Uyuni To get to Uyuni from La Paz city, take a bus. The trip takes approximately 12 to 15 hours. The suggested bus companies to Uyuni from La Paz are: Trans Titicaca Bolivia Bus with daily departures at 22:00, highly recommended.How to Cross Border from Bolivia to Chile | Ollague Border | Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama
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