What is the cheapest way to get from La Paz to El Tatio?

The cheapest way to get from La Paz to El Tatio is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 14h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Paz to El Tatio?

The fastest way to get from La Paz to El Tatio is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 13h 27m and costs $330 - $400.

How far is it from La Paz to El Tatio?

The distance between La Paz and El Tatio is 1016 km. The road distance is 845.8 km.

How do I travel from La Paz to El Tatio without a car?

The best way to get from La Paz to El Tatio without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 22h 27m and costs $110 - $200.

How long does it take to get from La Paz to El Tatio?

It takes approximately 13h 27m to get from La Paz to El Tatio, including transfers.

Can I drive from La Paz to El Tatio?

Yes, the driving distance between La Paz to El Tatio is 846 km. It takes approximately 14h 58m to drive from La Paz to El Tatio.

La Paz to El Tatio - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from La Paz to El Tatio by plane, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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

Fly La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airport, bus, taxi
best
1. Fly from La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airport
2. Take the bus from Uyuní to Calama
3. Take the taxi from Calama to El Tatio
13h 27m
$334–397
Drive 845.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from La Paz to El Tatio845.8 km
14h 58m
$105–151
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from El Alto - La Paz to Terminal de Buses Calama
2. Take the bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama
3. Take the taxi from Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama to El Tatio
22h 27m
$113–194
Fly El Alto International Airport to Uyuni Airport, bus, shuttle, Tour
1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)LPB - UYU
2. Take the bus from Uyuní to Calama
3. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacama
4. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatio
18h 35m
$341–555
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Uyuni
2. Take the bus from Uyuní to San Pedro de Atacama
3. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatio
34h 7m
$106–335

La Paz Airport to Uyuni Airport flights

6Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Paz to El Tatio.

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Distance: 1,015.8 km
Duration: 13h 27m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and El Tatio, Chile?

There is no direct connection from La Paz to El Tatio. However, you can fly to Uyuni Airport, take the taxi to Uyuní, take the bus to Calama, then take the taxi to El Tatio. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal de Buses Calama, walk to Granaderos esquina Manuel Montt, take the bus to Bartolome Vivar esquina Banados Espinoza, walk to Frontera del Norte Calama, take the bus to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama, then take the taxi to El Tatio.

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