What is the cheapest way to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas?

The cheapest way to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $470 and takes 18h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas?

The fastest way to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas is to fly which takes 12h 59m and costs $290 - $950.

How far is it from La Paz to Punta Arenas?

The distance between La Paz and Punta Arenas is 4086 km. The road distance is 4826 km.

How do I travel from La Paz to Punta Arenas without a car?

The best way to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 15h and costs $260 - $460.

How long does it take to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas?

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Paz to Punta Arenas bus from?

La Paz to Punta Arenas bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, depart from La Paz station.

Bus or fly from La Paz to Punta Arenas?

The best way to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas is to fly which takes 12h 59m and costs $290 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $460 and takes 3 days 15h.

Where does the La Paz to Punta Arenas bus arrive?

La Paz to Punta Arenas bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, arrive at Santa Cruz station.

Can I drive from La Paz to Punta Arenas?

Yes, the driving distance between La Paz to Punta Arenas is 4826 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from La Paz to Punta Arenas.

Where can I stay near Punta Arenas?

There are 251+ hotels available in Punta Arenas.

La Paz to Punta Arenas - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, and Tour

Q: Is there a direct bus between La Paz and Punta Arenas?

No, there is no direct bus from La Paz to Punta Arenas. However, there are services departing from La Paz and arriving at Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez via Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 15h.

There are 6 ways to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas by plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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

Fly from El Alto International Airport
best
1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)LPB - PUQ
12h 59m
$290–950
Bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Alto - La Paz to Terminal Internacional
2. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)ARI - PUQ
18h 19m
$176–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Santa Cruz
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez
3d 15h
$269–459
Bus, car ferry, Tour, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal de Omnibus Retiro
2. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideo
3. Take the ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Ushuaia
4. Take the ferry from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
27d 18h
$13,920–22,837
Drive 4,826 km
1. Drive from La Paz to Punta Arenas4,826 km
2d 8h
$595–860
Bus via Bariloche
1. Take the bus from La Paz to Oruro
2. Take the bus from Oruro to Terminal Alameda - Turbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Bariloche
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Bariloche to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez
3d 17h

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) flights

4Weekly Planes

12h 32mAverage Duration

$292Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Paz to Punta Arenas.

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Distance: 4,085.8 km
Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Punta Arenas, Chile?

LATAM Chile and Boliviana de Aviación fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez via Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1, and Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos in around 3d 15h.

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