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How to get fromEl Alto to Salar de Uyuniby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from El Alto to Salar de Uyuni by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly El Alto International Airport to Uyuni Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane plane LPB - UYU
    2. Walk from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    2h 30m

  2. Bus, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Uyunibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasibus bus
    3. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    20h 21m

  3. Fly La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airport, travel

    1. Fly from La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airportplane plane
    2. Walk from Uyuni Airport to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    2h 25m

  4. Bus, Tour, travel via Uyuni

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Uyunibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasibus bus
    3. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    20h 37m

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between El Alto, Bolivia and Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from El Alto to Salar de Uyuni. However, you can fly to Uyuni Airport (UYU) then travel to Salar de Uyuni. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz to Salar de Uyuni via Uyuni and Isla Incahuasi in around 20h 21m.

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