Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Rioja by bus
La Rioja lies 1,346 km (836 mi) south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 24 min including stops, over roughly 1,642 km (1,020 mi) of road.
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | La Rioja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 1.8 million | 178,872 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 493 m (1,617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/La_Rioja) |
Clocks in La Rioja are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 24 h 24 min journey lands 25 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in La Rioja
Crossing from Bolivia into Argentina: money changes from the Boliviano to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Rioja
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Staying in La Rioja
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Common questions
How far is La Rioja from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,346 km (836 mi) in a straight line, south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,642 km (1,020 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Rioja by bus?
About 24 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and La Rioja?
La Rioja is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/La_Rioja against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in La Rioja?
The Peso (ARS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.