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

The cheapest way to get from Salta to La Paz is to bus via Tarija which costs $66 and takes 21h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salta to La Paz is to Tour and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $504 - $506.

Is there a direct bus between Salta and La Paz?

No, there is no direct bus from Salta to La Paz. However, there are services departing from Salta and arriving at La Paz via Tarija. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

How far is it from Salta to La Paz?

The distance between Salta and La Paz is 1123 km. The road distance is 1198.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Salta to La Paz without a car is to bus via Tarija which takes 21h 13m and costs $66.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Salta to La Paz, including transfers.

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

Salta to La Paz bus services, operated by Dragon Rojo, depart from Salta station.

Bus or fly from Salta to La Paz?

The best way to get from Salta to La Paz is to bus via Tarija which takes 21h 13m and costs $66. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $370 - $470 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Salta to La Paz bus arrive?

Salta to La Paz bus services, operated by Dragon Rojo, arrive at Tarija station.

Can I drive from Salta to La Paz?

Yes, the driving distance between Salta to La Paz is 1199 km. It takes approximately 16h 34m to drive from Salta to La Paz.

Where can I stay near La Paz?

There are 443+ hotels available in La Paz.

Salta to La Paz - 8 ways to travel via Tour, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Salta to La Paz by shuttle, 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.

Tour to Uyuni Airport, fly to La Paz Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Salta to Uyuni
2. Fly from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport
6h 32m
$504–506
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salta to TarijaTarija
2. Take the bus from Tarija to La PazLa Paz-Tarija
25h
$64–146
Bus via Tarija
1. Take the bus from Salta to TarijaTarija
2. Take the bus from Tarija to La PazLa Paz / ...
21h 13m
$66
Drive 1,198.6 km
1. Drive from Salta to La Paz1,198.6 km
16h 34m
$107–155
Bus to Tarija, fly to El Alto International Airport
1. Take the bus from Salta to Tarija
2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)TJA - LPB
13h 5m
$162–282
Fly Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to El Alto International Airport
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)SLA - LPB
10h 3m
$378–470
Fly Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)SLA - JUL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Desaguadero
3. Take the bus from Desaguadero to La Paz
13h 25m
$500–832
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to La PazArica
31h 35m
$76–122

Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport flights

6Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,123.2 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Salta to La Paz via Tarija and Tarija in around 21h 13m. Alternatively, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Boliviana de Aviación, and four other airlines fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily.

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