Santa Cruz de la Sierra to São José do Rio Preto by bus
São José do Rio Preto lies 1,487 km (924 mi) east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 1,814 km (1,127 mi) of road.
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | São José do Rio Preto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Brazil |
| Population | 1.8 million | 480,393 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
Clocks in São José do Rio Preto are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 26 h 55 min journey lands 27 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in São José do Rio Preto
Crossing from Bolivia into Brazil: money changes from the Boliviano to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book buses from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to São José do Rio Preto
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Staying in São José do Rio Preto
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Sao Jose do Rio Preto. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23). Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 45,190 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is São José do Rio Preto from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,487 km (924 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,814 km (1,127 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to São José do Rio Preto by bus?
About 26 h 55 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 São José do Rio Preto?
São José do Rio Preto is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in São José do Rio Preto?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in São José do Rio Preto?
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, bookable on this site.
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.