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There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)planeGIG - LPB
    8h 49m
    $312–552

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Barra Fundabus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Barra Funda to Santa Cruzbus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
    2d 10h
    $281–325

  3. Drive 3,305.4 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to La Pazcar3,305.4 km
    42h 50m
    $334–482

  4. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)planeSDU - LPB
    10h 40m
    $286–754

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and La Paz, Bolivia?

Boliviana de Aviación and LATAM Chile fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to La Paz via Terminal Barra Funda and Santa Cruz in around 2d 10h.

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