Bus Tickets from
San Ignacio de Velasco to Santa Cruz

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In order to travel by bus from San Ignacio de Velasco to Santa Cruz you have to go to the bus terminal of San Ignacio de Velasco, located on San Martin avenue. The buses leave every day at 9:00pm. There is also a weekly train departure on Fridays at 5:00pm. The buses and trains arrive in Santa Cruz at the bimodal bus terminal located on Intermodal avenue.

The distance between San Ignacio de Velasco and Santa Cruz is 547 km and the trip by bus takes 10 hours, making a stop in the town of Camiri.

San Ignacio de Velasco is a city in southern Bolivia, on the border with the Argentinian department of Salta. On the other side of the border is the Argentinian town of Salvado Mazza. It is one of the most important border crossings between Argentina and Bolivia, and therefore it is buzzing with commerce and travelers year-round.

Santa Cruz, on the other hand, is one of the most important cities in Bolivia, and a gateway to traveling by land to Brazil and the rest of Bolivia.

Tickets Bolivia lets you book tickets online to travel between San Ignacio de Velasco and Santa Cruz with the most reliable transportation companies and the comfort of paying by credit card, debit card or payment platforms such as PayPal.

San Ignacio de Velasco to Santa Cruz Bus Timetable

Company	Departure	Arrival
Expreso Jenecheru	20:30 PM	06:30 AM

TRAVEL OPTIONS FROM SAN IGNACIO DE VELASCO TO SANTA CRUZ

Tickets Bolivia offers several travel options to make this journey by bus and train:

Direct trip by bus: You can travel directly from San Ignacio de Velasco to Santa Cruz. It takes about 10 hours, direct buses leave San Ignacio de Velasco at 9:00pm. The bus company offering this service is Trans Copacabana S.A. (lie-flat bus).
Direct trip by train: There is one departure per week by train with Ferroviera Oriental. The train leaves on Friday at 5:00pm and the journey takes 17 hours by train.

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SOME TOURISTIC INFORMATION THAT CAN BE OF INTEREST

Santa Cruz Cathedral: It is an ornate 400 year-old cathedral with panoramic views of Santa Cruz from the top of its clock tower. Inside the cathedral is the Museo de Arte Sacro featuring ancient gold and silver relics.
Night life: Santa Cruz has a very vibrant night life, the city center has plenty of clubs and themed bars for party-goers.
Parque Lomas de Arena: This protected park located a few hours from Santa Cruz features 3,000 hectares of soaring dunes perfect for sand boarding.
National Parks:

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses five ecosystems throughout its great expanse, ranging from dense, Amazonian rain forest to wet savanna and dry plateaus.
Amboro National Park: This well preserved nature reserve boasts over 912 species of birds and over 177 mammalian species including the puma and the rare spectacled bear. It features beautiful walks, cascading waterfalls, dense vegetation, spectacular landscapes, fascinating archaeology and a great diversity of flora and fauna.
Kaa-Iya National Park: Famous for its jaguar population, it is a must for anyone interested in observing mammals such as the giant armadillo, the endangered Chacoan peccary, pumas, ocelots and much more.

Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos: Founded in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Jesuit Missions have become a popular tourist destination, as six of the missions have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Samaipata: Samaipata is surrounded by stunning landscapes, stylish hangouts, mysterious pre-Incan ruins and peaceful nature walks.
Food: Santa Cruz is a cosmopolitan city with high-end restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as more affordable options.