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How to get fromDesaguadero to Aricaby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Desaguadero to Terminal Zonal Sur de Punobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Tacnabus bus
    3. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain train
    12h 28m
    $21–56

  2. Drive 355.4 km

    1. Drive from Desaguadero to Aricacar car 355.4 km
    6h 52m
    $44–64

  3. Bus via El Alto

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Desaguadero to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus Cusco
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Terminal Internacionalbus bus Arica
    13h
    $214–283

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Desaguadero to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus Cusco
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Aricabus bus La Paz
    14h 30m
    $218–235

Desaguadero to Arica by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 588.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

What companies run services between Desaguadero, Bolivia and Arica, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Buses Desaguadero to Terminal Internacional via Terminal de Buses La Paz and La Paz in around 13h.

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