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How to get fromSanta Barbara to La Pazby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara to La Paz by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)planeLAX - LPB
    17h 36m
    $309–865

  2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)planeSBA - LPB
    19h 20m
    $420–1,302

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and La Paz, Bolivia?

United Airlines, LATAM Chile, and Boliviana de Aviación fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily.

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