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How to get fromSantiago to La Pazby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to La Paz by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane SCL - LPB
    5h 24m
    $202–482

  2. Bus via Arica

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus Santiago
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to La Pazbus bus Arica
    39h 55m
    $82–209

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Orurobus bus Santa Cruz
    2. Take the bus from Oruro to La Pazbus bus La Paz-Oruro
    39h 7m

  4. Drive 2,342.9 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to La Pazcar car 2,342.9 km
    30h 11m
    $289–418

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,909.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and La Paz, 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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