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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$1,063–2,497

  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 Rodoviária de São Paulo - Terminal Barra Funda to Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    2d 13h
    R$1,451–1,816

  3. Drive 3,294.2 km

    1. Drive from La Paz to Rio de Janeirocar car 3,294.2 km
    43h 9m
    R$1,711–2,471

  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$1,700–4,200

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
TicketR$952Cheapest 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 Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Santa Cruz, Terminal Barra Funda, Rodoviária de São Paulo - Terminal Barra Funda, and Terminal Rodoviario de Jundiai in around 2d 13h.

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