Town in Potosí, Bolivia
Getting around Uyuni
How to get around Uyuni
Walk the town. Reach it by overnight bus or train from La Paz, Potosí or Sucre, or fly to Uyuni's small airport; tours leave by 4x4 from town.
Ways to get around Uyuni
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tour jeep (4x4) | About Bs 900–2,500 per person | Typical 1- to 3-day tours; price depends on days and group size |
| Bus from La Paz | About Bs 120–250 | Overnight, 10–12 h; book direct, not through street touts |
| Taxi | About Bs 8–20 | Short rides around town |
Taxis in Uyuni
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis are cheap and fixed; agree the price. Tour agencies usually collect you from your hotel.
Arriving in Uyuni
Joya Andina (UYU)
About 3 km from town; taxi Bs 15–30, 10 min. Flights from La Paz run on some days; check schedules.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1949 International Driving Permit together with the home licence; police and rental firms ask for both.
- Onward travel in Bolivia: Long-distance buses link every city cheaply; pay extra for tourist-class companies with seatbelts and rested drivers. BoA flies between the main cities, saving long, blockade-prone road trips.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Uyuni?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis are cheap and fixed; agree the price. Tour agencies usually collect you from your hotel.
What's the best way to get around Uyuni?
Walk the town. Reach it by overnight bus or train from La Paz, Potosí or Sucre, or fly to Uyuni's small airport; tours leave by 4x4 from town.
How do I get from the airport to Uyuni?
About 3 km from town; taxi Bs 15–30, 10 min. Flights from La Paz run on some days; check schedules.
Is Uyuni walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Boliviana de Aviación (BoA)
- Mi Teleférico (La Paz–El Alto cable cars)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
- Entel Bolivia
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