What is the cheapest way to get from Asunción to El Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Asunción to El Alto is to bus via Cochabamba which costs $90 - $110 and takes 35h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Asunción to El Alto?

The fastest way to get from Asunción to El Alto is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $220 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Asunción and El Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Asunción to El Alto. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción and arriving at La Paz via Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Calle San Martín and Cochabamba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 37m.

How far is it from Asunción to El Alto?

The distance between Asunción and El Alto is 1490 km. The road distance is 1947.1 km.

How do I travel from Asunción to El Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Asunción to El Alto without a car is to bus via Cochabamba which takes 35h 37m and costs $90 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Asunción to El Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Asunción to El Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Asunción to El Alto bus from?

Asunción to El Alto bus services, operated by Stel Turismo, depart from Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción station.

Bus or fly from Asunción to El Alto?

The best way to get from Asunción to El Alto is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Cochabamba, which costs $90 - $110 and takes 35h 37m.

Where does the Asunción to El Alto bus arrive?

Asunción to El Alto bus services, operated by Stel Turismo, arrive at Terminal Bimodal station.

What is the time difference between Asunción and El Alto?

El Alto is 1h behind Asunción. It is currently 10:38 AM in Asunción and 9:38 AM in El Alto.

Can I drive from Asunción to El Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Asunción to El Alto is 1947 km. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from Asunción to El Alto.

Where can I stay near El Alto?

There are 443+ hotels available in El Alto.

Asunción to El Alto - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Asunción to El Alto by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane ASU - LPB
3h 55m
$222–550
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción to Terminal Bimodalbus Asunción
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus La Paz
39h 9m
$91–160
Bus via Cochabamba
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción to Terminal Bimodalbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Cochabambabus
3. Take the bus from Cochabamba to La Pazbus
35h 37m
$95–106
Drive 1,947.1 km
1. Drive from Asunción to El Altocar 1,947.1 km
27h 38m
$255–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción to Terminal Bimodalbus Asunción
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz El Altobus La Paz
37h 9m
$103–114

Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,489.6 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Asunción, Paraguay and El Alto, Bolivia?

Boliviana de Aviación, Silk Way Airlines, and Eco Jet fly from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Asunción to La Paz via Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cochabamba, Calle San Martín, Calle San Martín, and Cochabamba in around 35h 37m.

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