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

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There are 4 ways to get from La Paz to Tumbes by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane LPB - TBP
    8h 5m
    $275–426

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus La Paz
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbesbus bus Lima
    46h 51m
    $76–107

  3. Drive 2,742.3 km

    1. Drive from La Paz to Tumbescar car 2,742.3 km
    37h 47m
    $413–596

  4. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Oltursa Lima Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima - Surquillo to Tumbesbus bus Lima / ...
    2d 6h
    $130–142

La Paz to Tumbes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,972 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Tumbes, Peru?

LATAM Chile flies from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Tumbes (TBP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz to Tumbes via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 46h 51m.

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