La Paz to Arica Bus and Coach

La Paz to Arica Arica to La Paz

La Paz to Arica Route Overview

La Paz to Arica bus is a popular way of travelling between Bolivia and Chile.There are up to 16 daily bus departures available, including 7 night buses. The earliest bus departs from La Paz at 05:00h, arriving at Arica at 15:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:00h, arriving at 08:00h the same day.
Departure station and country La Paz, Bolivia
Arrival station and country Arica, Chile
Travel Distance 307 mi
Average Trip Duration 11h 15min
Total Departures 16
Popular Operators Trans Litoral, Trans Salvador S.R.L.
Lowest Price £20
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from La Paz to Arica

The shortest travel distance between La Paz and Arica is 307 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 09:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Arica earlier, there are 7 overnight coaches from La Paz to Arica. The overnight coaches depart between 12:00 and 20:00 and arrive at the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Arica:
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Bus companies operating the La Paz to Arica route

There are 5 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

Trans Litoral
Trans Salvador S.R.L.
Nuevo Continente Internacional
Tours Bus Vincent

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about La Paz or Arica coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  La Paz

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Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £20 (One-Way) or £40 (Return).

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