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 $80 - $210 and takes 39h 55m.

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 24m and costs $210 - $500.

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 Alameda - Turbus and arriving at La Paz via Oruro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 7m.

How far is it from Santiago to El Alto?

The distance between Santiago and El Alto is 1910 km. The road distance is 2338.1 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 which takes 39h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 San Andres, 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 24m and costs $210 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 7m.

Where does the Santiago to El Alto bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santiago to El Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to El Alto is 2338 km. It takes approximately 30h 6m 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?

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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 24m
$212–492
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 55m
$82–209
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 7m
Drive 2,338.1 km
1. Drive from Santiago to El Altocar 2,338.1 km
30h 6m
$289–417

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

6Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,909.9 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Pajaritos Dirección Los Domínicos to La Paz via Universidad de Santiago Dirección Los Domínicos, Terminal Alameda - Turbus, and Oruro in around 39h 7m.

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