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

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

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  1. Bus

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

  2. Drive  540 km

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

  3. Fly to Alcantari Airport, bus

    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
    5h 58m
    $99–254

  4. Bus via Potosi Bus Terminal

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

  5. Bus via Potosi

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

  6. 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
    $159–228

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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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