Sucre Travel
Getting There & Around

(photo: AeroSur jet at the airport in Sucre, Bolivia)

By Air
The airport is located 3 miles (5km) northwest of the city. AeroSur offers daily flights to Sucre from La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz. Taxis from the airport to the city center should cost no more than $3-$4 (23Bs-30Bs). There is also a minibus that drops passengers off near the city center and costs about $0.50cents (4Bs).

By Bus
The bus terminal is located on Alfredo Ostria and Bustillos, about 2km north of the city center. There are many bus companies that offer service between Sucre and other major cities.

The 12-14 hour journey from La Paz cost $9 (70Bs) for the basic bus. You also have the option of taking a more comfortable bus "cama", where seats recline for about $12 (90Bs).

Buses from Santa Cruz take 12 hours and cost $8 (60Bs). Buses from Cochabamba take 12 hours and cost $6 (45Bs).

There are daily departures to and from Potosi that run all day and is about a 3 hour ride, costing about $3 (24Bs). Another option is if your traveling in a group of 2-4 people you can take a taxi between Potosi and Sucre that will cost about $20 (160Bs), covering everyone.

Other Related Pages:

• Sucre main page
• Attractions in Sucre
• Hotels in Sucre
• Places to Eat in Sucre
• Nightlife in Sucre
• Learn Spanish in Sucre