There are 4 ways to get from Tarija to La Paz by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tarija (TJA) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane TJA - LPB
1h 13m$146–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarija to La Pazbus La Paz / ...
10h 15m$8–90Drive 872.4 km
- Drive from Tarija to La Pazcar 872.4 km
12h 36m$43–62Bus via Oruro
- Take the bus from Tarija to Orurobus
- Take the bus from Oruro to Patacamayabus
- Take the bus from Patacamaya to La Pazbus
14h 59m
Tarija to La Paz by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarija to La Paz is to bus which costs $8 - $90 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tarija to La Paz is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs $140 - $250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tarija and arriving at La Paz. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Tarija and La Paz is 671 km. The road distance is 872.4 km.
The best way to get from Tarija to La Paz without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $8 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Tarija to La Paz, including transfers.
Tarija to La Paz bus services, operated by Flota San Lorenzo, depart from Tarija station.
The best way to get from Tarija to La Paz is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $90 and takes 10h 15m.
Tarija to La Paz bus services, operated by Flota San Lorenzo, arrive at La Paz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarija to La Paz is 872 km. It takes approximately 12h 36m to drive from Tarija to La Paz.
What companies run services between Tarija, Bolivia and La Paz, Bolivia?
Boliviana de Aviación flies from Tarija (TJA) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flota San Lorenzo operates a bus from Tarija to La Paz twice daily. Tickets cost $34 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Five other operators also service this route.
- Website
- boa.bo
Flights from Tarija to El Alto International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–240
Flights from Tarija to El Alto International Airport via Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Phone
- +591 62772284
- Website
- Flota San Lorenzo
Bus from Tarija to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Flota San Lorenzo
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