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How to get fromEl Alto to Santiago de Machacaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Alto to Santiago de Machaca by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Desaguaderobus bus La Paz
    2. Take the taxi from Desaguadero to Santiago de Machacataxi taxi
    4h 31m
    $36–51

  2. Drive 138.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Alto to Santiago de Machacacar car 138.9 km
    2h 11m
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Alto to Santiago de Machacataxi taxi 138.9 km
    2h 11m
    $70–90

  4. Bus, taxi via Simón Bolivar

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Desaguaderobus bus La Paz
    2. Take the taxi from Desaguadero to Santiago de Machacataxi taxi
    4h 45m
    $37–52

  5. Tour, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Tiwanakubus bus La Paz
    2. Take the taxi from Tiwanaku to Santiago de Machacataxi taxi
    4h 51m
    $69–79

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 192.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from El Alto to Santiago de Machaca. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Minasa, walk to La Paz, take the bus to Desaguadero, then take the taxi to Santiago de Machaca. Alternatively, you can drive from El Alto to Santiago de Machaca in around 2h 11m.

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