There are 4 ways to get from Bolivia to Guayaquil by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane LPB - GYE
10h 25m$400–650Bus via Lima
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz to Lima - Terminal Arriolabus
- Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3d 6h$154–707Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3d 3h$156–234Drive 3,722.8 km
- Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Guayaquilcar 3,722.8 km
2d 4h$212–305
El Alto International Airport (LPB) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolivia to Guayaquil is to bus which costs $150 - $240 and takes 3 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Bolivia to Guayaquil is to fly which takes 10h 25m and costs $400 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolivia to Guayaquil. However, there are services departing from Santa Cruz and arriving at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil via La Paz and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
The distance between Bolivia and Guayaquil is 2047 km. The road distance is 3722.8 km.
The best way to get from Bolivia to Guayaquil without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 3h and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Bolivia to Guayaquil bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, depart from Santa Cruz station.
The best way to get from Bolivia to Guayaquil is to fly which takes 10h 25m and costs $400 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 3 days 3h.
There is no direct flight from El Alto International Airport Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 25m and has one stopover.
Bolivia to Guayaquil bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, arrive at La Paz station.
What companies run services between Bolivia and Guayaquil, Ecuador?
LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil via Santa Cruz, La Paz, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 3d 3h.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from El Alto International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from El Alto International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport via Lima, Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from El Alto International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–700
- Phone
- +591-72233555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Copacabana SA
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Schedules at
- Trans Copacabana SA
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Schedules at
- Trans Copacabana SA
- Phone
- +591 71861725
- Website
- Expreso del Sur
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Expreso del Sur
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Expreso del Sur
- Phone
- +591 69414917
- Website
- Flota Bolivar
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–19
- Schedules at
- Flota Bolivar
- Normal
- $7–10
- Semicama
- $10–14
- Cama
- $16–19
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–19
- Schedules at
- Flota Bolivar
- Normal
- $7–10
- Semicama
- $10–14
- Cama
- $16–19
- Phone
- +591 69416892
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cosmos
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Schedules at
- Cosmos
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Schedules at
- Cosmos
- Phone
- +59176400493
- Website
- flotaeldorado.com
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flotaeldorado.com
- Book at
- flotaeldorado.com
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flotaeldorado.com
- Book at
- flotaeldorado.com
- Phone
- +591 2 228 1920
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $47
- Schedules at
- redbus.pe
- Phone
- +51 9 6788 4526
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lineas De Los Andes
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Website
- Lineas De Los Andes
- Phone
- +591 2228 3843
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from La Paz to Lima - Terminal Arriola
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Book at
- Tickets Bolivia
- Phone
- +51 1 311-5050
- Website
- Cruz Del Sur International
Bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Cruz Del Sur International
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Booking & Getting There
Guayaquil is 1h behind Bolivia. It is currently 6:25 AM in Bolivia and 5:25 AM in Guayaquil.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolivia to Guayaquil is 3723 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Bolivia to Guayaquil.
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and LATAM Chile offer flights from El Alto International Airport Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport Airport.
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