What is the cheapest way to get from Oruro to El Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Oruro to El Alto is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oruro to El Alto?

The fastest way to get from Oruro to El Alto is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $100 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Oruro and El Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Oruro to El Alto. However, there are services departing from Oruro and arriving at La Paz via Patacamaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Oruro to El Alto?

The distance between Oruro and El Alto is 229 km. The road distance is 221.5 km.

How do I travel from Oruro to El Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Oruro to El Alto without a car is to bus via Patacamaya which takes 3h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Oruro to El Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Oruro to El Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oruro to El Alto bus from?

Oruro to El Alto bus services, operated by Trans Naser, depart from Oruro station.

Bus or fly from Oruro to El Alto?

The best way to get from Oruro to El Alto is to bus via Patacamaya which takes 3h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $360 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Oruro to El Alto bus arrive?

Oruro to El Alto bus services, operated by Trans Naser, arrive at Patacamaya station.

Can I drive from Oruro to El Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Oruro to El Alto is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Oruro to El Alto.

Where can I stay near El Alto?

There are 443+ hotels available in El Alto.

Oruro to El Alto - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Oruro to El Alto by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus via Patacamaya
best
1. Take the bus from Oruro to Patacamayabus La Paz-Oruro
2. Take the bus from Patacamaya to La Pazbus La Paz-Oruro
3h 52m
Drive 221.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Oruro to El Altocar 221.5 km
3h 8m
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oruro to El Altotaxi 221.5 km
3h 8m
$110–130
Fly from Oruro
1. Fly from Oruro (ORU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane ORU - LPB
3h 3m
$104–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oruro to La Pazbus La Paz-Oruro
4h 9m
Bus to Cochabamba, fly
1. Take the bus from Oruro to Terminal de buses Cochabambabus
2. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane CBB - LPB
4h 27m
$71–312

Oruro (ORU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

12Weekly Planes

3h 48mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.5 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Oruro, Bolivia and El Alto, Bolivia?

You can take a vehicle from Oruro to La Paz via Oruro and Patacamaya in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, Boliviana de Aviación flies from Oruro (ORU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) twice daily.

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