Rome2Rio

How to get fromLa Paz to Puerto Maldonadoby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Puerto Maldonado

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from La Paz to Puerto Maldonado by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane LPB - PEM
    7h 50m
    $283–501

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus bus La Paz
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus bus Puerto Maldonado / ...
    18h 10m
    $30–154

  3. Drive 817.5 km

    1. Drive from La Paz to Puerto Maldonadocar car 817.5 km
    14h 7m
    $123–178

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle bus Puno / ...
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus bus Puerto Maldonado / ...
    23h 30m
    $73–95

  5. Bus via Copacabana

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Copacabanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plaza Sucre to Terminal Terrestre Punobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Puno to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    18h 16m
    $50–72

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Paz to Puerto Maldonado.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 453.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Puerto Maldonado, Peru?

LATAM Chile flies from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Puerto Maldonado via Puno in around 18h 10m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Want to know more about Flixbus?, How to get from Florence to Rome, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers