There are 6 ways to get from El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly El Alto International Airport to Uyuni Airport
best- Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane LPB - UYU
1h$130–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Paz to Uyunibus La Paz
9h 4m$9–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from El Alto to Uyuni-UYU534.5 km
7h 33mDrive 534.5 km
- Drive from El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU)car 534.5 km
7h 33m$26–38Fly La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airport
- Fly from La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airportplane
55 min$117Fly El Alto International Airport to Cochabamba Airport, fly to La Paz Airport, fly to Uyuni Airport
- Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Cochabamba (CBB)plane LPB - CBB
- Fly from Cochabamba Airport to La Paz Airportplane
- Fly from La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airportplane
4h 15m$295–520
El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $117.
No, there is no direct bus from El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU). However, there are services departing from La Paz and arriving at Uyuni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between El Alto and Uyuni Airport (UYU) is 460 km. The road distance is 534.5 km.
The best way to get from El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $9 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU), including transfers and time at the airport.
El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU) bus services, operated by Panasur, depart from La Paz station.
The best way to get from El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU) is to fly which takes 1h and costs $130 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $90 and takes 9h 4m.
The quickest flight from El Alto International Airport Airport to Uyuni Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU) bus services, operated by Panasur, arrive at Uyuni station.
What companies run services between El Alto, Bolivia and Uyuni Airport (UYU), Bolivia?
Boliviana de Aviación flies from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) twice daily. Alternatively, Panasur operates a bus from La Paz to Uyuni once daily. Tickets cost $3–40 and the journey takes 9h. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- boa.bo
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Uyuni Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–190
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
- Phone
- +591 67161020
- [email protected]
- Website
- uyunipanasur.com
Bus from La Paz to Uyuni
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–40
- Schedules at
- uyunipanasur.com
- Phone
- +591 76777444
- infoo@ transomar.com
- Website
- transomar.com
Bus from La Paz to Uyuni
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Book at
- Tickets Bolivia Trans Omar
- Phone
- +59 128 1779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Predilecto Tours
Bus from La Paz to Uyuni
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $44
- Website
- Predilecto Tours
- Phone
- +591 76974976
- [email protected]
- Website
- todoturismo.bo
Bus from La Paz to Uyuni
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43
- Schedules at
- todoturismo.bo
- Phone
- +56 9 8149 3691
- [email protected]
Bus from La Paz to Uyuni
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $33–80
- Book at
- ticketsbolivia.com
- Road
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from El Alto to Uyuni-UYU
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU) is 534 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from El Alto to Uyuni Airport (UYU).
Boliviana de Aviación offers flights from El Alto International Airport Airport to Uyuni Airport Airport.
There are 57+ hotels available in Uyuni Airport (UYU).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between El Alto and Uyuni Airport (UYU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.