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

The cheapest way to get from El Alto to Quito is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 45h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Alto to Quito is to fly and car which takes 7h and costs $290 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between El Alto and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from El Alto to Quito. However, there are services departing from La Paz and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from El Alto to Quito?

The distance between El Alto and Quito is 2177 km. The road distance is 3233.3 km.

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

The best way to get from El Alto to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $200 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from El Alto to Quito, including transfers.

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

El Alto to Quito bus services, operated by Transporte Internacional Litoral, depart from La Paz station.

Where does the El Alto to Quito bus arrive?

El Alto to Quito bus services, operated by Transporte Internacional Litoral, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

What is the time difference between El Alto and Quito?

Quito is 1h behind El Alto. It is currently 9:18 AM in El Alto and 8:18 AM in Quito.

Can I drive from El Alto to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between El Alto to Quito is 3233 km. It takes approximately 45h 20m to drive from El Alto to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 848+ hotels available in Quito.

El Alto to Quito - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from El Alto to Quito by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, car
best
1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane LPB - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
7h
$296–750
Bus via Lima #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus La Paz
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Lima
2d 18h
$170–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus La Paz
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Lima-Cucuta
2d 15h
$200–300
Drive 3,233.3 km
1. Drive from El Alto to Quitocar 3,233.3 km
45h 20m
$184–265
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Oltursa Lima Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Lima-Cucuta
2d 17h
$257–372

El Alto to Quito by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 15hAverage Duration

$200Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,177 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between El Alto, Bolivia and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 2d 15h.

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