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

The cheapest way to get from El Alto to Santiago is to bus via Arica which costs $75 - $210 and takes 40h.

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

The fastest way to get from El Alto to Santiago is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $210 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between El Alto and Santiago?

No, there is no direct bus from El Alto to Santiago. However, there are services departing from La Paz and arriving at Terminal de Buses Pajaritos via Oruro and Terminal Alameda - Turbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 18m.

How far is it from El Alto to Santiago?

The distance between El Alto and Santiago is 1908 km. The road distance is 2338.6 km.

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

The best way to get from El Alto to Santiago without a car is to bus which takes 38h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from El Alto to Santiago, including transfers.

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

El Alto to Santiago bus services, operated by Trans Cali Internacional, depart from La Paz station.

Bus or fly from El Alto to Santiago?

The best way to get from El Alto to Santiago is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $210 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 38h 18m.

Where does the El Alto to Santiago bus arrive?

El Alto to Santiago bus services, operated by Trans Cali Internacional, arrive at Terminal Internacional station.

Can I drive from El Alto to Santiago?

Yes, the driving distance between El Alto to Santiago is 2339 km. It takes approximately 30h 10m to drive from El Alto to Santiago.

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

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Where can I stay near Santiago?

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El Alto to Santiago - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Alto to Santiago by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane LPB - SCL
5h 31m
$217–485
Bus via Arica
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Terminal Internacionalbus Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal San Borjabus Arica
40h
$78–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Orurobus La Paz-Oruro
2. Take the bus from Oruro to Terminal Alameda - Turbusbus Santa Cruz
38h 18m
Drive 2,338.6 km
1. Drive from El Alto to Santiagocar 2,338.6 km
30h 10m
$289–417

El Alto to Santiago by bus

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Distance: 1,908.4 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between El Alto, Bolivia and Santiago, Chile?

Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Chile, and Eco Jet fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz to Terminal de Buses Pajaritos via Oruro and Terminal Alameda - Turbus in around 38h 18m.

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