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How to get fromCopacabana to El Altoby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane GIG - LPB
    8h 52m
    $232–554

  2. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane SDU - LPB
    11h 32m
    $211–701

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz El Altobus bus
    2d 9h
    $300–331

  4. Drive  3,296.3 km

    1. Drive from Copacabana to El Altocar car 3,296.3 km
    42h 46m
    $333–480

  5. Bus via La Paz

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus bus
    2d 11h
    $288–367

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,728.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Copacabana, Brazil and El Alto, Bolivia?

Boliviana de Aviación flies from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BRS 1,3,I: Belfort Roxo to La Paz El Alto via Bicalho, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Terminal Barra Funda, and Santa Cruz in around 2d 9h.

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