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

The cheapest way to get from Oruro to La Rioja is to train and bus which costs $85000 - $160000 and takes 39h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oruro to La Rioja is to bus and fly which takes 16h 4m and costs $500000 - $1900000.

Is there a direct bus between Oruro and La Rioja?

No, there is no direct bus from Oruro to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Oruro and arriving at Terminal La Rioja via Terminal La Quiaca and Humahuaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.

How far is it from Oruro to La Rioja?

The distance between Oruro and La Rioja is 1709 km. The road distance is 1598.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Oruro to La Rioja without a car is to bus which takes 29h 20m and costs $100000 - $190000.

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

It takes approximately 29h 20m to get from Oruro to La Rioja, including transfers.

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

Oruro to La Rioja bus services, operated by Expreso Tupiza SRL, depart from Oruro station.

Bus or fly from Oruro to La Rioja?

The best way to get from Oruro to La Rioja is to bus which takes 29h 20m and costs $100000 - $190000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $450000 - $1700000 and takes 18h 56m.

Where does the Oruro to La Rioja bus arrive?

Oruro to La Rioja bus services, operated by Expreso Tupiza SRL, arrive at Villazón station.

What is the time difference between Oruro and La Rioja?

La Rioja is 1h ahead of Oruro. It is currently 11:54 AM in Oruro and 12:54 PM in La Rioja.

Can I drive from Oruro to La Rioja?

Yes, the driving distance between Oruro to La Rioja is 1599 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Oruro to La Rioja.

Where can I stay near La Rioja?

There are 192+ hotels available in La Rioja.

Oruro to La Rioja - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Tour

There are 6 ways to get from Oruro to La Rioja by bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oruro to Villazónbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal La Quiaca to Humahuacabus
3. Take the bus from Humahuaca to Terminal La Riojabus
29h 20m
$102,445–183,617
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oruro to Villazóntrain
2. Take the bus from Terminal La Quiaca to Abra Pampabus
3. Take the bus from Abra Pampa to Terminal La Riojabus
39h 53m
$85,416–151,818
Drive 1,598.7 km
1. Drive from Oruro to La Riojacar 1,598.7 km
20h 32m
$217,834–314,649
Fly from Oruro
1. Fly from Oruro (ORU) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane ORU - IRJ
18h 56m
$453,398–1,616,153
Bus to Cochabamba, fly
1. Take the bus from Oruro to Terminal de buses Cochabambabus
2. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)plane CBB - IRJ
16h 4m
$531,093–1,841,583
Train, Tour, bus
1. Take the train from Oruro to Uyunítrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Uyuni to Saltashuttle
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal La Riojabus
11d 12h
$524,547–569,018

Oruro (ORU) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) flights

3Weekly Planes

18h 40mAverage Duration

$449,368Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oruro to La Rioja.

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Distance: 1,709.3 km
Duration: 29h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oruro to Terminal La Rioja via Oruro, Villazón, Terminal La Quiaca, and Humahuaca in around 29h 20m. Alternatively, Boliviana de Aviación and Aerolíneas Argentinas fly from Oruro (ORU) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) 3 times a week.

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