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How to get fromLa Paz to Samaipataby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Paz to Samaipata by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane LPB - VVI
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Samaipatabus bus
    4h 55m
    $110–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Santa Cruzbus bus La Paz
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Samaipatabus bus Santa Cruz
    21h 16m
    $15–70

  3. Bus via Sucre

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Sucrebus bus La Paz
    2. Take the bus from Sucre to Samaipatabus bus Sucre
    19h
    $38–81

  4. Drive 720.4 km

    1. Drive from La Paz to Samaipatacar car 720.4 km
    11h 35m
    $35–51

  5. Bus via Oruro

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Patacamayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patacamaya to Orurobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oruro to Sucrebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sucre to Samaipatabus bus
    21h 44m

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Paz to Samaipata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 690 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Samaipata, Bolivia?

You can take a bus from La Paz to Samaipata via Sucre in around 19h.

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