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How to get fromSantiago de Machaca to La Pazby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago de Machaca to La Paz by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santiago de Machaca to Desaguaderotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Desaguadero to La Pazbus bus La Paz
    3h 23m
    $41–48

  2. Drive 143.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santiago de Machaca to La Pazcar car 143.8 km
    2h 16m
    $7–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santiago de Machaca to La Paztaxi taxi 143.8 km
    2h 16m
    $65–85

  4. Taxi, bus via Terminal de Buses La Paz

    1. Take the taxi from Santiago de Machaca to Terminal de Buses Desaguaderotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Desaguadero to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus Cusco
    4h 23m
    $229–266

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  • Distance: 190.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Santiago de Machaca, Bolivia and La Paz, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Santiago de Machaca to La Paz. However, you can take the taxi to Desaguadero then take the bus to La Paz. Alternatively, you can drive from Santiago de Machaca to La Paz in around 2h 16m.

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