Getting Around Venezuela
Distances are continental and the interesting places are roadless or far apart, so Venezuela is a flying country: hop between Caracas, Canaima, the islands and the Andes by air, and let operators handle the ground legs.
Last verified 29 August 2026
How each mode actually works
- Domestic flights — the backbone
Every state except Delta Amacuro has an airport; Canaima and Los Roques are reachable only by air.
- Buses
Cheap and near-universal between cities; long distances, variable comfort.
- Driving
Fuel is about the cheapest on earth and interior roads are decent apart from potholes — but Caracas traffic is chaotic, and booked drivers beat self-drive for visitors.
- Caracas Metro
The fastest way around one of South America's most congested capitals.
- Ferries to Margarita
2–4 hours from Puerto La Cruz with fluctuating schedules — or take the sub-1-hour flight.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive myself to Angel Falls?
No — Canaima National Park has no road access at all. Everyone flies in on light aircraft from Caracas, Porlamar or Ciudad Bolívar, and moves by boat and on foot inside the park.
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