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

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to El Alto is to bus via Arica which costs $75 - $200 and takes 39h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to El Alto is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $190 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and El Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to El Alto. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Borja and arriving at La Paz via Terminal Internacional. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.

How far is it from Santiago to El Alto?

The distance between Santiago and El Alto is 1910 km. The road distance is 2360.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santiago to El Alto without a car is to bus via Arica which takes 39h 5m and costs $75 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Santiago to El Alto, including transfers.

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

Santiago to El Alto bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Terminal San Borja station.

Bus or fly from Santiago to El Alto?

The best way to get from Santiago to El Alto is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $190 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Arica, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 39h 5m.

Where does the Santiago to El Alto bus arrive?

Santiago to El Alto bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Santiago and El Alto?

El Alto is 1h behind Santiago. It is currently 5:03 AM in Santiago and 4:03 AM in El Alto.

Can I drive from Santiago to El Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to El Alto is 2360 km. It takes approximately 31h 16m to drive from Santiago to El Alto.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santiago to El Alto?

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Where can I stay near El Alto?

There are 454+ hotels available in El Alto.

Santiago to El Alto - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to El Alto by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane SCL - LPB
5h 23m
$192–482
Bus via Arica
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to La Pazbus Arica
39h 5m
$78–200
Drive 2,360.5 km
1. Drive from Santiago to El Altocar 2,360.5 km
31h 16m
$330–476
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Orurobus Santa Cruz
2. Take the bus from Oruro to La Pazbus La Paz-Oruro
39h 13m

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,909.9 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and El Alto, Bolivia?

LATAM Chile and Boliviana de Aviación fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Borja to La Paz via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica and Terminal Internacional in around 39h 5m.

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