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How to get fromCusco to La Pazby plane, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cusco to La Paz by plane, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane CUZ - LPB
    1h 15m
    $190–400

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cusco to La Pazbus bus Cusco
    12h 30m
    $20–340

  3. Train, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Punotrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Desaguaderoshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Desaguadero to La Pazbus bus
    16h 17m
    $478–5,774

  4. Drive 627.3 km

    1. Drive from Cusco to La Pazcar car 627.3 km
    10h 30m
    $95–137

Cusco to La Paz by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and La Paz, Bolivia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily. Alternatively, Kanoo Tours operates a bus from Cusco to La Paz once daily. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Nuevo Continente Internacional also services this route once daily.

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