Bus Tickets from
Santa Cruz to Oruro

TRAVEL OPTIONS FROM SANTA CRUZ TO ORURO

Tickets Bolivia offers one bus travel option for this journey:

• Direct trip: You can travel directly from Santa Cruz to Oruro. The journey takes about 17 hours. Buses leave at 6:00pm and arrive at 11:00am the next day. The bus company offering this service is: Trans Copacabana S.A. (lie-flat buses). Before boarding the bus there is small fee charged by the terminal that you must buy, called Uso de Terminal and which costs 2.5 Bs.
  

After finalizing your purchase you will receive a confirmation email with your electronic ticket. If you do not receive them within the hour, contact us through our email: serviciocliente@ticketsbolivia.com

SOME TOURISTIC INFORMATION THAT CAN BE OF INTEREST

• Carnival of Oruro: The Carnival of Oruro is an annual festival held in Oruro. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Bolivia.
  
• Virgen del Socavon: The Sanctuary of the Virgin of Socavon (Virgin of the Mines) was built in 1781. Here locals worship the Virgin, patron saint of the miners. The sanctuary also has religious art museum and can be accessed by cable car in the weekends.
  
• The Obrajes Hot Springs: About 20 kilometers east of the city there is an important area of thermal waters which is quickly becoming known among tourists and Bolivians. Locals believe its waters have curative qualities and you can find accommodation there. 
  
• The Capachos Hot Springs: Located 12 kilometers from Oruro, it has hot springs too, along with individual baths and covered pools.
  
• Food: Try charquekan, the Oruro specialty dish of dried llama meat served with fresh cheese, beans, corn and spicy sauce.
  
• Accommodation: Book ahead if you are planning to visit Oruro during the Carnival as hotels and hostels will fill up very quickly.