There are 4 ways to get from El Alto to Tarija by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tarija (TJA)plane LPB - TJA
1h 15m$150–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Paz to Tarijabus La Paz / ...
10h 15m$8–90Drive 868.2 km
- Drive from El Alto to Tarijacar 868.2 km
12h 34m$43–61Bus via Oruro
- Take the bus from La Paz to Patacamayabus
- Take the bus from Patacamaya to Orurobus
- Take the bus from Oruro to Tarijabus
15h 44m
El Alto to Tarija by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Alto to Tarija is to bus which costs $8 - $90 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from El Alto to Tarija is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $150 - $250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Paz and arriving at Tarija. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between El Alto and Tarija is 672 km. The road distance is 868.2 km.
The best way to get from El Alto to Tarija without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $8 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from El Alto to Tarija, including transfers.
El Alto to Tarija bus services, operated by Flota San Lorenzo, depart from La Paz station.
The best way to get from El Alto to Tarija is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $90 and takes 10h 15m.
El Alto to Tarija bus services, operated by Flota San Lorenzo, arrive at Tarija station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Alto to Tarija is 868 km. It takes approximately 12h 34m to drive from El Alto to Tarija.
What companies run services between El Alto, Bolivia and Tarija, Bolivia?
Boliviana de Aviación flies from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tarija (TJA) twice daily. Alternatively, Flota San Lorenzo operates a bus from La Paz to Tarija twice daily. Tickets cost $34 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Five other operators also service this route.
- Website
- boa.bo
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Tarija
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–240
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Tarija via Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Phone
- +591 62772284
- Website
- Flota San Lorenzo
Bus from La Paz to Tarija
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Flota San Lorenzo
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