What is the cheapest way to get from El Alto to Puno?

The cheapest way to get from El Alto to Puno is to bus via Copacabana which costs $28 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Alto to Puno?

The fastest way to get from El Alto to Puno is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between El Alto and Puno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Buses La Paz and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Puno. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from El Alto to Puno?

The distance between El Alto and Puno is 256 km. The road distance is 253.1 km.

How do I travel from El Alto to Puno without a car?

The best way to get from El Alto to Puno without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $7 - $110.

How long does it take to get from El Alto to Puno?

The bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Puno takes 7h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the El Alto to Puno bus from?

El Alto to Puno bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, depart from Terminal de Buses La Paz station.

Where does the El Alto to Puno bus arrive?

El Alto to Puno bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Puno station.

What is the time difference between El Alto and Puno?

Puno is 1h behind El Alto. It is currently 6:19 AM in El Alto and 5:19 AM in Puno.

Can I drive from El Alto to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between El Alto to Puno is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from El Alto to Puno.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Alto to Puno?

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Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 297+ hotels available in Puno.

El Alto to Puno - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and Tour

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There are 4 ways to get from El Alto to Puno by bus, car, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus La Paz
7h 10m
$7–110
Drive 253.1 km
1. Drive from El Alto to Punocar 253.1 km
3h 49m
$38–55
Tour
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle Puno / ...
12h 30m
$50
Bus via Copacabana
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Copacabanabus La Paz
2. Take the bus from Plaza Sucre to Terminal Terrestre Punobus Aeroexpreso
7h 54m
$27

El Alto to Puno by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 10mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.3 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between El Alto, Bolivia and Puno, Peru?

Nuevo Continente Internacional operates a bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Puno once daily. Tickets cost $220–250 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Trans Titicaca also services this route once daily.

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