VVI → Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Updated for 2026

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) Transfer & Transit Guide [2026]

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Warnes is Bolivia's largest airport and main commercial hub. Unlike high-altitude La Paz, Santa Cruz sits in the tropical eastern lowlands at just 370 meters elevation, making it Bolivia's preferred international gateway for long-haul carriers (BoA, Air Europa).

Distance north
Official Ride App InDrive / Uber
Currency BOB

All Direct Transfer Routes From Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)

VVI 25 min

Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI) → Santa Cruz de la Sierra (1st & 2nd Rings)

From: 6.00 BOB (~$0.90)
Top Pick: Official Airport Taxi / Trufi Shared Minivan Line 135

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Warnes is 17 km north of Santa Cruz. An official airport taxi takes 25-30 minutes for a fixed 60 - 70 BOB (~$9 - $10 USD) directly to hotels in the 1st and 2nd rings or Equipetrol. Budget travelers can take the Line 135 Trufi shared minivan departing every 10 minutes outside arrivals directly to the Bimodal bus terminal for just 6.00 BOB (~$0.90 USD).

Terminals & Station Layout

VVI features a spacious single terminal with international and domestic halls. Trufi shared minivans and official taxi associations operate outside the main entrance.

Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid

Official airport taxis charge a fixed rate (60–70 BOB / ~$9–$10 USD) to the 1st or 2nd ring of Santa Cruz. Confirm the fare before loading bags.

Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)

Official taxi associations are available 24/7 for overnight flights from Miami, Madrid, and São Paulo.

STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION

Prefer a Driver Waiting at Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI) Arrivals?

Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.

ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP

Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for InDrive / Uber & Maps?

Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where InDrive / Uber pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.