Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Santiago del Estero by bus
Santiago del Estero lies 1,119 km (695 mi) south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 1,365 km (848 mi) of road.
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Santiago del Estero | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 1.8 million | 252,192 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
Clocks in Santiago del Estero are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 20 h 20 min journey lands 21 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santiago del Estero
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.
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Staying in Santiago del Estero
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Common questions
How far is Santiago del Estero from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,119 km (695 mi) in a straight line, south of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,365 km (848 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Santiago del Estero by bus?
About 20 h 20 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 Santiago del Estero?
Santiago del Estero is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/Cordoba against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Santiago del Estero?
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.