What is the cheapest way to get from La Rioja to La Paz?

The cheapest way to get from La Rioja to La Paz is to bus via Villazón which costs $65 - $110 and takes 38h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rioja to La Paz?

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to La Paz is to fly which takes 11h 51m and costs $350 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between La Rioja and La Paz?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rioja to La Paz. However, there are services departing from Terminal La Rioja and arriving at La Paz via Villazón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 49m.

How far is it from La Rioja to La Paz?

The distance between La Rioja and La Paz is 1445 km. The road distance is 1815.5 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rioja to La Paz without a car is to bus which takes 34h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from La Rioja to La Paz?

It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from La Rioja to La Paz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rioja to La Paz bus from?

La Rioja to La Paz bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal La Rioja station.

Bus or fly from La Rioja to La Paz?

The best way to get from La Rioja to La Paz is to fly which takes 11h 51m and costs $350 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 49m.

Where does the La Rioja to La Paz bus arrive?

La Rioja to La Paz bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Terminal La Quiaca station.

Can I drive from La Rioja to La Paz?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to La Paz is 1816 km. It takes approximately 23h 31m to drive from La Rioja to La Paz.

Where can I stay near La Paz?

There are 432+ hotels available in La Paz.

La Rioja to La Paz - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from La Rioja to La Paz by plane, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane IRJ - LPB
11h 51m
$354–1,205
Bus via Villazón
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal La Quiacabus Mendoza
2. Take the bus from Villazón to La Pazbus La Paz-Villazón
38h 3m
$65–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal La Quiacabus Mendoza
2. Take the bus from Villazón to La Pazbus
34h 49m
Drive 1,815.5 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to La Pazcar 1,815.5 km
23h 31m
$162–234
Bus via Salta
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Saltabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Tarijabus
3. Take the bus from Tarija to La Pazbus
37h 5m
$69–223

Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

4Weekly Planes

15h 57mAverage Duration

$359Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rioja to La Paz.

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Distance: 1,444.7 km
Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between La Rioja, Argentina and La Paz, Bolivia?

Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Chile, and Boliviana de Aviación fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to La Paz via Terminal La Quiaca and Villazón in around 34h 49m.

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