Rome2Rio

How to get fromQuito to La Pazby car, plane, bus, or shuttle

Find Transport to La Paz

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane UIO - LPB
    8h 50m
    $385–675

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Pazbus bus La Paz
    2d 17h
    $157–648

  3. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus Cúcuta
    2. Take the bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Pazbus bus La Paz
    2d 6h
    $227–702

  4. Drive  3,229.9 km

    1. Drive from Quito to La Pazcar car 3,229.9 km
    44h 54m
    $184–265

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus Cúcuta
    2. Take the bus from Oltursa Lima Terminal to La Pazbus bus La Paz
    2d 7h
    $232–265

  6. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Pazshuttle bus
    2d 22h
    $162–238

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Quito to La Paz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,177.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and La Paz, Bolivia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to La Paz via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, 28 de Julio, Primax Aviación, and Lima - Terminal Arriola in around 2d 6h.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There