Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Paz Bus and Coach

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Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Paz Route Overview

Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Paz bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 17 daily bus departures available, including 17 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Santa Cruz de la Sierra at 11:00h, arriving at La Paz at 05:00h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 19:30h, arriving at 13:30h the following day.
Departure station and country Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Arrival station and country La Paz, Bolivia
Travel Distance 531 mi
Average Trip Duration 10h 00min
Total Departures 17
Popular Operators Trans Copacabana, Trans Copacabana 1 MEM
Lowest Price £25
Transportation Options Coach, Plane


Traveling by coach from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Paz

The shortest travel distance between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and La Paz is 531 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 16:30 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 18:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. 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 La Paz earlier, there are 17 overnight coaches from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Paz. The overnight coaches depart between and 19:30 and arrive between 05:00 and 13:30 the same day. As the travel time between the two stations is 16:35, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Paz route

There are 2 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 Copacabana
Trans Copacabana 1 MEM

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Santa Cruz de la Sierra or La Paz coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  La Paz

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


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £25 (One-Way) or £50 (Return).

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