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How to get fromLa Paz to Poopóby bus, taxi, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Patacamaya

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Patacamayabus
    2. Take the bus from Patacamaya to Orurobus
    3. Take the taxi from Oruro to Poopótaxi
    4h 34m

  2. Drive 278.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Paz to Poopócar278.9 km
    4h 1m
    $14–20

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Paz to Poopótaxi278.9 km
    4h 1m
    $130–160

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Oruro (ORU)planeLPB - ORU
    2. Take the taxi from Oruro (ORU) to Poopótaxi
    2h 46m
    $106–215

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to OrurobusLa Paz-Oruro
    2. Take the taxi from Oruro to Poopótaxi
    4h 51m

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Oruro (ORU) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Poopó, Oruro, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from La Paz to Poopó. However, you can take the bus to Patacamaya, take the bus to Oruro, then take the taxi to Poopó. Alternatively, you can drive from La Paz to Poopó in around 4h 1m.

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