What is the cheapest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz?

The cheapest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz is to bus and drive and fly which costs $65 - $75 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz?

The fastest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $270 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Puerto Maldonado and La Paz?

No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz. However, there are services departing from Puerto Maldonado and arriving at La Paz via Puno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

How far is it from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz?

The distance between Puerto Maldonado and La Paz is 453 km. The road distance is 818.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $240 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puerto Maldonado to La Paz bus from?

Puerto Maldonado to La Paz bus services, operated by Transportes Reyna, depart from Puerto Maldonado station.

Bus or fly from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz?

The best way to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $300 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Puerto Maldonado to La Paz bus arrive?

Puerto Maldonado to La Paz bus services, operated by Transportes Reyna, arrive at Puno station.

Can I drive from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz?

Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Maldonado to La Paz is 818 km. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz.

Where can I stay near La Paz?

There are 443+ hotels available in La Paz.

Puerto Maldonado to La Paz - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

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There are 6 ways to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly Puerto Maldonado to El Alto International Airport
best
1. Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane PEM - LPB
3h 25m
$275–506
Bus, drive to Cobija Airport, fly to La Paz Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to San Lorenzobus
2. Drive from San Lorenzo to Cobija Airportcar
3. Fly from Cobija Airport to La Paz Airportplane
6h 11m
$67–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Punobus Puerto Maldonado / ...
2. Take the bus from Puno to La Pazbus Puno
18h 30m
$244–291
Drive 818.4 km
1. Drive from Puerto Maldonado to La Pazcar 818.4 km
14h 7m
$123–178
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Punobus Puerto Maldonado / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Pazshuttle Puno / ...
22h 58m
$74–91
Drive to Cobija, fly to El Alto International Airport
1. Drive from Puerto Maldonado to Cobija-Airport-CIJcar
2. Fly from Cobija (CIJ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane CIJ - LPB
5h 59m
$146–232

Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

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3h 20mAverage Duration

$281Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz.

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Distance: 453.3 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Sky Airline and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puerto Maldonado to La Paz via Puno in around 18h 30m.

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