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How to get fromCopacabana to Aricaby bus, train, car, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Copacabana to Arica by bus, train, car, or busferry

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plaza Sucre to Terminal Terrestre Punobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Tacnabus bus
    3. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain train
    13h 21m
    $42–47

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Copacabana to La Pazbusferry bus ferry La Paz
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Terminal Internacionalbus bus Arica
    14h
    $21–134

  3. Drive 408.1 km

    1. Drive from Copacabana to Aricacar car 408.1 km
    7h 38m
    $51–73

  4. Bus and ferry, bus via San Pablo de Tiquina

    1. Take the busferry from Copacabana to San Pablo de Tiquinabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from San Pablo de Tiquina to El Altobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Alto to Aricabus bus
    16h 43m
    $42–60

Copacabana to Arica by busferry and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Copacabana, La Paz, Bolivia and Arica, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Copacabana to Arica. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Puno, take the bus to Tacna, walk to Tacna, then take the train to Arica. Alternatively, you can drive from Copacabana to Arica in around 7h 38m.

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