What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to La Paz?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to La Paz is to bus via Amazonas which costs $88 and takes 31h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to La Paz?

The fastest way to get from Lima to La Paz is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $190 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and La Paz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lima - Terminal Arriola and arriving at La Paz. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h.

How far is it from Lima to La Paz?

The distance between Lima and La Paz is 1093 km. The road distance is 1491.2 km.

How do I travel from Lima to La Paz without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to La Paz without a car is to bus which takes 29h and costs $100 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Lima to La Paz?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Lima to La Paz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to La Paz bus from?

Lima to La Paz bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, depart from Lima - Terminal Arriola station.

Bus or fly from Lima to La Paz?

The best way to get from Lima to La Paz is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $190 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 29h.

Where does the Lima to La Paz bus arrive?

Lima to La Paz bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, arrive at La Paz station.

Can I drive from Lima to La Paz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to La Paz is 1491 km. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Lima to La Paz.

Where can I stay near La Paz?

There are 455+ hotels available in La Paz.

Lima to La Paz - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane LIM - LPB
4h 31m
$190–380
Bus via Amazonas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oltursa Lima Terminal to La Pazbus La Paz
31h 33m
$88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Pazbus La Paz
29h
$100–550
Drive 1,491.2 km
1. Drive from Lima to La Pazcar 1,491.2 km
20h 10m
$225–324
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus Puno
2. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Pazshuttle Puno / ...
33h 28m
$107–139

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

11Weekly Planes

3h 17mAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,093.1 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

LATAM Chile and Boliviana de Aviación fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) twice daily. Alternatively, Nuevo Continente Internacional operates a bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Paz once daily. Tickets cost $100–550 and the journey takes 29h.

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