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How to get fromLa Paz to Cerro Ricoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from La Paz to Cerro Rico by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Alcantari Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane LPB - SRE
    2. Take the bus from Sucre to Potosibus bus
    4h 48m
    $102–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Potosíbus bus La Paz
    9h 23m
    $14–19

  3. Drive 540 km

    1. Drive from La Paz to Cerro Ricocar car 540 km
    8h 5m
    $27–38

  4. Fly to Uyuni Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane plane LPB - UYU
    2. Take the bus from Uyuni to Potosíbus bus
    6h 27m
    $156–226

  5. Bus via Potosi Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Potosi Bus Terminalbus bus La Paz
    10h 22m
    $28–30

  6. Bus via Potosi

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Potosibus bus La Paz / ...
    10h 26m
    $15–68

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alcantari Airport (SRE) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Paz to Cerro Rico.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 589.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Cerro Rico, Bolivia?

Cosmos operates a bus from La Paz to Potosí twice daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 9h. Two other operators also service this route.

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