Arica to La Paz Bus

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Arica to La Paz Route Summary

Arica to La Paz bus is a popular way of travelling between Chile and Bolivia.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Arica bus station at 07:00h, arriving at La Paz bus station at 18:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 12:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Arica, Chile

Arrival station and country La Paz, Bolivia

Travel Distance 307 mi

Average Trip Duration 12h 30min

Total Departures 6

Popular Operators Trans Litoral, Nuevo Continente Internacional

Lowest Price $27

Transportation Options Bus

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Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Arica to La Paz:

TimetableTODAYTOMORROW

07:00

Arica Bus Station

11h 0min

18:00La Paz Bus Station

Nordic Buss

34.91 €1

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21:30

Arica Bus Station

14h 0min

11:30La Paz Bus Station

Nuevo Continente Internacional

41.23 €1

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23:00

Terminal Internacional de Arica

13h 0min

12:00Terminal De Buses La Paz

Trans Litoral

37.99 €1

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Getting from Arica and La Paz by bus

The shortest travel distance between Arica and La Paz is 307 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 07:00 has a travel time of 11:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 14:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in La Paz earlier, there are 4 night buses from Arica to La Paz. The overnight buses depart between 21:30 and 23:00 and arrive between 11:30 and 12:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to La Paz:

TimetableTODAYTOMORROW

21:30

Arica Bus Station

14h 0min

11:30La Paz Bus Station

Nuevo Continente Internacional

41.23 €1

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23:00

Terminal Internacional de Arica

13h 0min

12:00Terminal De Buses La Paz

Trans Litoral

37.99 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 20. Apr

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Bus companies operating the Arica to La Paz route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Trans Litoral

Nuevo Continente Internacional

Nordic Buss

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Arica or La Paz bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Arica

Click here to open location in google maps.

La Paz

You can see information about the arrival station and stops La Paz here.

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $27 (One-Way) or $54 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from La Paz

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached La Paz, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

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La Paz - Santa Cruz de la Sierra

La Paz - Tarija

La Paz - Copacabana

La Paz - Cusco

La Paz - Cochabamba

La Paz - Oruro

La Paz - Juliaca

La Paz - Potosi

La Paz - Iquique

La Paz - Lima

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Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Arica and La Paz?

The distance between these two places is a total of 307 mi.

What is the average travel time between Arica and La Paz?

The average travel time between the stations is 12:30 hours.

What is the ticket price for the journey from Arica to La Paz?

The ticket prices begin from $27.

How many daily departures are there from Arica to La Paz?

The average number of daily departures is 6. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Are all the buses direct on the route from Arica to La Paz?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Arica to La Paz?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.