There are 4 ways to get from La Paz to Tarapoto by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane LPB - TPP
4h 45m$208–705Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus La Paz
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tarapotobus Lima
45h 36m$81–101Drive 2,419.6 km
- Drive from La Paz to Tarapotocar 2,419.6 km
35h 48m$364–526Bus via Lima
- Take the bus from La Paz to Lima - Terminal Arriolabus La Paz
- Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Tarapotobus Lima
2d 8h$130–582
El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Paz to Tarapoto is to bus which costs $80 - $110 and takes 45h 36m.
The fastest way to get from La Paz to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $200 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from La Paz to Tarapoto. However, there are services departing from La Paz and arriving at Tarapoto via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 36m.
The distance between La Paz and Tarapoto is 1428 km. The road distance is 2419.6 km.
The best way to get from La Paz to Tarapoto without a car is to bus which takes 45h 36m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from La Paz to Tarapoto, including transfers.
La Paz to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Transporte Internacional Litoral, depart from La Paz station.
The best way to get from La Paz to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $200 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 45h 36m.
La Paz to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Transporte Internacional Litoral, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Paz to Tarapoto is 2420 km. It takes approximately 35h 48m to drive from La Paz to Tarapoto.
What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Tarapoto, Peru?
LATAM Chile flies from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tarapoto (TPP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz to Tarapoto via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 45h 36m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Tarapoto via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
- Phone
- +591 2 228 1920
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $47
- Schedules at
- redbus.pe
- Phone
- +51 511 418 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIVA
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tarapoto
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- CIVA
- Phone
- +591 2228 3843
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from La Paz to Lima - Terminal Arriola
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Book at
- Tickets Bolivia
- Phone
- +51 922 570 344
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turismo Universo EIRL
Bus from Lima - La Victoria to Tarapoto
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Turismo Universo EIRL
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