Bolivia Transportation

From the USA there are several...

by Turco

From the USA there are several direct flights every day from Miami to Santa Cruz (American Airlines and LAB Bolivian Airlines) and two flights to La Paz. To connect to other Bolivian cities you are probably better of flying through Santa Cruz (from here you can basically fly anywhere in Bolivia and to the neighboring countries) since it is the main airport and you won't suffer because of the altitude. If you flight with LAB Airlines you can get a free ticket to any destination in Bolivia where this airline flies to (one stop over from Santa Cruz). If you are in a neighboring country (Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay) you can fly directly to Santa Cruz (there is also direct flights to La Paz if you are coming from Peru). You can also travel (trains in Bolivia are awful, avoid them if you can) by train from Brazil to Santa Cruz thus travelling through El Pantanal (major reserve of...

takes time on the border with...

by GILON23

takes time on the border with brazil ,corumba accpect waiting theres a train from curomba to santa cruz but the vendors and bugs along with the long time it takes make it in to a bad expiriance.if its in your bagget take a plane!!!the bus tranportation is rather incovinent but this days its much better then beforeyou'll have to pay bus staion tax ,tought moveing inside the cities is deferente - you can take a taxi or servis bus very cheep .

Airlines

by idahogirl

We flew to several destinations around Bolivia and soon discovered that the airplanes were seldom on schedule. Be prepared for delays and long waits in the airports.

Airlines

by idahogirl

We flew to several destinations around Bolivia and soon discovered that the airplanes were seldom on schedule. Be prepared for delays and long waits in the airports.

Local Cabs

by Devotchka

Taking Local Cabs around any town is fine. it is very cheap. Just use common sense.

Commerce on the Mamore River

by AlbuqRay

A riverboat pushing a barge in the early morning on the Mamore River. I was on a floating hotel but I imagine these boats also carry people, as well as goods.

Jeep tour at Uyuni

by annieruel

Public transportation is the...

by asgottl

Public transportation is the best way to experience Bolivia. This picture was taken while the bus momentarily stopped to let out some passengers.

La Paz-Lake Titi Caca train

by pieter_jan_v

This is the train from Lake Titi Caca to La Paz. It's powered by a diesel engine from a truck (including shifting gears)

Getting there and around

by darthmilmo

I flew back home from Bolivia. This pick is an aereal view of the Andes somewhere in Bolivia and/or Peru.As for the bus network, it is great. Just read the warning about blockades though.