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How to get fromLa Paz to Rio de Janeiroby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Paz to Rio de Janeiro by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane LPB - GIG
    7h 26m
    R$1,291–2,551

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Santa Cruzbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Rio de Janeirobus bus
    2d 17h
    R$1,485–1,873

  3. Drive 3,294.2 km

    1. Drive from La Paz to Rio de Janeirocar car 3,294.2 km
    43h 9m
    R$1,702–2,458

  4. Fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane LPB - SDU
    9h 50m
    R$1,500–2,800

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,718 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Boliviana de Aviación and LATAM Chile fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz to Rio de Janeiro via Santa Cruz, Terminal Barra Funda, Terminal Barra Funda Lado Sul Plat. C, Av. Cruzeiro Do Sul, 1800, and Tietê Bus Terminal in around 2d 17h.

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