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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to El Alto by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane GIG - LPB
    7h 37m
    $231–481

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz El Altobus bus
    2d 8h
    $303–325

  3. Drive 3,289.7 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to El Altocar car 3,289.7 km
    42h 41m
    $332–479

  4. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane SDU - LPB
    9h 50m
    $340–850

  5. Bus via La Paz

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Barra Fundabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus bus
    2d 10h
    $291–371

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,712.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and El Alto, Bolivia?

Boliviana de Aviación and LATAM Chile fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to La Paz El Alto via Terminal Barra Funda and Santa Cruz in around 2d 8h.

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