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How to get fromLa Paz to Lake Poopóby bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from La Paz to Lake Poopó by bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel via Patacamaya

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    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Patacamayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patacamaya to Orurobus bus
    3. Walk from Oruro to Lake Poopóunknown unknown
    5h 3m

  2. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Oruro (ORU)plane plane LPB - ORU
    2. Walk from Oruro (ORU) to Lake Poopóunknown unknown
    3h 55m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Challapatabus bus
    2. Walk from Challapata to Lake Poopóunknown unknown
    7h 17m

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Oruro (ORU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from La Paz to Lake Poopó.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 288.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Lake Poopó, Oruro, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from La Paz to Lake Poopó. However, you can take the bus to Patacamaya, take the bus to Oruro, then travel to Lake Poopó. Alternatively, you can fly to Oruro (ORU) then travel to Lake Poopó.

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