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How to get fromLa Paz to Santiago de Machacaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from La Paz to Santiago de Machaca by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Desaguaderobus bus La Paz
    2. Take the taxi from Desaguadero to Santiago de Machacataxi taxi
    3h 23m
    $36–51

  2. Drive 143.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Paz to Santiago de Machacacar car 143.1 km
    2h 16m
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Paz to Santiago de Machacataxi taxi 143.1 km
    2h 16m
    $65–85

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 190.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Santiago de Machaca, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from La Paz to Santiago de Machaca. However, you can take the bus to Desaguadero then take the taxi to Santiago de Machaca. Alternatively, you can drive from La Paz to Santiago de Machaca in around 2h 16m.

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