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

The cheapest way to get from Mendoza to La Paz is to bus via Arica which costs $85 - $240 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mendoza to La Paz is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $270 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Mendoza and La Paz?

No, there is no direct bus from Mendoza to La Paz. However, there are services departing from Terminal Mendoza and arriving at La Paz via Terminal Alameda - Turbus and Oruro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Mendoza to La Paz?

The distance between Mendoza and La Paz is 1832 km. The road distance is 2393.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mendoza to La Paz without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Mendoza to La Paz, including transfers.

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

Mendoza to La Paz bus services, operated by Cata Internacional, depart from Terminal Mendoza station.

Bus or fly from Mendoza to La Paz?

The best way to get from Mendoza to La Paz is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $270 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Mendoza to La Paz bus arrive?

Mendoza to La Paz bus services, operated by Cata Internacional, arrive at Terminal Sur de Santiago station.

Can I drive from Mendoza to La Paz?

Yes, the driving distance between Mendoza to La Paz is 2393 km. It takes approximately 30h 17m to drive from Mendoza to La Paz.

Where can I stay near La Paz?

There are 444+ hotels available in La Paz.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mendoza 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 Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)MDZ - LPB
8h 32m
$277–448
Bus via Arica
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to La Paz
2d 2h
$86–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiago
2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Oruro
3. Take the bus from Oruro to La Paz
2d
Drive 2,393.2 km
1. Drive from Mendoza to La Paz2,393.2 km
30h 17m
$214–308
Bus via Santa Cruz de la Sierra
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Santa Cruz
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La PazLa Paz
2d 2h
$188–282

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 44mAverage Duration

$269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,831.7 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and two other airlines fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Mendoza to La Paz via Terminal Sur de Santiago, Terminal Alameda - Turbus, and Oruro in around 2d.

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